Murder charge over teen's fatal Ladywood stabbing

Akeem Bailey was found with serious injuries on Springfield Street on 30 October

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a teenager following a stabbing in Birmingham.

Akeem Bailey, 17, suffered serious injuries on Springfield Street in the Ladywood area on 30 October and died in hospital five days later.

The accused, Zechariah Nelson, 18, of no fixed address, has also been charged with wounding and possession of a bladed article.

He is due before Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday.

Mr Nelson appeared before magistrates in the city on Monday where he was remanded into custody.

Another 17-year-old who was stabbed has since been discharged from hospital.

West Midlands Police said Akeem was placed in an induced coma after the stabbing, but his injuries were not survivable.

Det Insp Jim Colclough said: "We'll be doing all we can to support Akeem's loved ones during this deeply distressing time."