Second man charged with Solihull taxi driver's murder
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Taxi driver Mohammed Istakhar, 44, was found stabbed in Solihull
A second man has been charged with the murder of a taxi driver who was fatally stabbed in Solihull.
Mohammed Istakhar, 44, was found seriously injured at the junction of Braggs Farm Lane and Lady Lane at about 06:45 GMT on 29 November.
Oliver Pugh, 19, from Solihull appeared before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
He was remanded into custody and due at the city's crown court on 9 December.
Luca De-Fazio, 18, from Solihull has also previously been charged with murder.
In a statement, Mr Istakhar's family said he was loved and respected by the whole community.
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