Walsall stabbing: Nightclub killer urged to hand themselves in

Akeem Francis-Kerr was "one of the greatest of men", his family said

Detectives have urged the killer of a man stabbed to death at a nightclub to "hand yourself in as soon as possible".

Akeem Francis-Kerr, 29, was killed at Valesha's nightclub in Walsall's town centre on Saturday, prompting a murder inquiry.

His family said he was "one of the greatest of men and his unmatched energy, mindset and love will forever live on".

No-one has currently been arrested in connection with the stabbing.

Speaking outside the nightclub earlier, Ch Supt Phil Dolby, of West Midlands Police, said: "We're going to catch you."

The stabbing happened at Valesha's nightclub in Walsall on Saturday

He added: "I would encourage you to hand yourself in as soon as possible as the longer you leave that, the more that may go against you in the later court of law."

The force said Mr Francis-Kerr's family were being supported by officers.

It has set up a dedicated contact portal for anyone who has information to get in touch with the investigation team, it added.

Officers are speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage from around the area, the force said.

The killing comes less than two months since Bailey Atkinson was fatally stabbed in the town.

Mr Dolby said there was no evidence "at all" to suggest the two deaths were linked.