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Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Police appeal launched to find two brothers in connection with killing of Trey Johnson

A public appeal has been launched and images released of two brothers police are looking for in connection with the Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson.

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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Police appeal launched to find two brothers in connection with killing of Trey Johnson
Supporting image for story: Watch: Swindon landlady speaks of relief at reopening less than two months after car ploughed into her pub
Watch: Swindon landlady speaks of relief at reopening less than two months after car ploughed into her pub
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Business|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life
Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Halesowen man, 37, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault in Birmingham city centre
Halesowen man, 37, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault in Birmingham city centre
Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims
West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton stabbing: Everything we know about Christmas Day murder of 'loving' father-of-two
Wolverhampton stabbing: Everything we know about Christmas Day murder of 'loving' father-of-two
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Supporting image for story: Family pays tribute as 'loving' father of two murdered on Christmas Day named as Trey Johnson
Family pays tribute as 'loving' father of two murdered on Christmas Day named as Trey Johnson
Crime|20 hours ago

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Watch: Swindon landlady speaks of relief at reopening less than two months after car ploughed into her pub

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