Tributes paid to Redditch saxophonist after stab death

Colton Bryan's friends said he was an "amazing" musician who loved playing the saxophone

Tributes have been paid to a "talented young saxophonist" who was found fatally stabbed at a house.

Colton Bryan, 22, was found in Guinness Close, Redditch, at about 22:00 BST on 15 July, West Mercia Police said.

Josh Slater, a friend who recorded music videos with him, said: "He was just such a happy soul".

Mohammed Hussain, 24, of Birmingham, and Faisel Fiaz, 20, from Redditch, have been charged with his murder and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Mr Slater added his friend "always looked out for everyone".

"He had an infectious style about him. He made sure everyone around him was well and everyone was happy. He would never bring any negative energy into a room," he said.

Colton Bryan had played in a BBC Introducing session at the Malvern Cube

Andrew Marston, presenter of BBC Music Introducing in Hereford & Worcester, said Mr Bryan had performed on his show and was talented and a "promising young musician".

Mr Hussain, from Oakfield Drive, and Mr Fiaz, of Millsbro Road, appeared before magistrates in Kidderminster on Saturday. They were both remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court on 30 July.

Adam Carpenter, 20, of Wharrington Hill, Redditch, has also been remanded in custody after being charged with conspiring to commit robbery. He is set to appear at the same court on 19 August.

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