Another teenager arrested for Small Heath stabbing and a hunt launched for third suspect

A second man has been charged in connection with the murder of a teenager who was tragically stabbed to death in the Small Heath area of Birmingham.

Mohamed Abdulkarim, 18, will appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (20 December) accused of murdering Yahya Sharif who was fatally stabbed in Coventry Road, Small Heath.

After the arrest of a man in London for the murder of a bright young teenager in Small Heath another suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.

Police have confirmed another suspect has been arrested and charged for the brutal slaying of Yahya Sharif, aged 18, who tragically lost his life after being stabbed around 5.30pm on 10 December.

Mohamed Abdulkarim is the second man to be charged with Yahya’s murder and was arrested at his home on Deykin Avenue in the Witton Area of Birmingham, yesterday (Friday 18 December).

Police are also hunting a third suspect in connection with this horrific crime. The third man has been named as Abdirahaman Yussuf.

A police spokesperson issued a public appeal and said: “The 19-year-old from South Yardley in Birmingham is wanted in connection with Yahya’s death. If you see Yussuf, call us immediately on 999.

“You may be committing a serious crime if you know where Yussuf is but don’t tell us, so please do the right thing.

“We continue to investigate Yahya’s death and still want to hear from anyone who may be able to help us.

“A family have lost a loved one and they need answers.”