Man charged over fatal Birmingham rapper stabbing
A teenager has been charged with the murder of an up-and-coming rapper.
Detectives last night charged 18-year-old Armani Mitchell, from The Green, Northfield, Birmingham, with murder following the stab death of Joshua Ribera, also 18, in Selly Oak on Friday.
Mitchell was quizzed by West Midlands Police following his arrest just before midday on Saturday, following the stabbing outside TCs nightclub in Coronation Road at around 11pm.
He was appearing at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today.
Another 18-year-old, from Edgbaston, also arrested over Joshua's death has been released on conditional bail while inquiries continue.
Detectives are still keen to hear from anyone who was at TCs on Friday night or who witnessed the stabbing.
Detective Inspector Gary Plant, who is leading the investigation, said: "We know there were a lot of people at the fundraising event on Friday and Joshua was very popular among his friends and was a well-known rising music star.
"There are still a number of people who were there on Friday who haven't yet spoken to police. I would urge anyone who saw anything to come forward and talk to us as soon as possible."
Anyone who can assist the police investigation should call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
