A photograph has been released of a church pastor who died after being stabbed in Birmingham last week, as his family pay tribute and police charge a man with his murder.
Yong Deng Joh Yong, 37, was fatally wounded at a property in Selsey Road, Edgbaston, on November 5. Emergency services were called to the address at around 8.30pm following reports that a man had been stabbed.
West Midlands Police said Muner Yahya, 28, has been charged with murder. Yahya was charged overnight and remanded to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on November 11.
Family tribute to 'man of God'
In a statement, police said: "The family of a man who died in Birmingham earlier this month have paid tribute to their much-loved relative as a man has been charged with his murder."
His family released an image of him with a tribute, saying: "Yong was a man of God and a beloved son and brother. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him."
Investigation continues
The force added: "We are continuing our investigation into Mr Yong's death and anyone with information which could help our enquiries can call 101 quoting crime number 20/461687/26."
