A man has been charged with the murder of student Rezwan Ali in Walsall.

Rajan Natt, aged 20, from Castle Street, Hill Top, West Bromwich, has been charged with the murder of Rezwan Ali in January 2018.

Natt was arrested and will be held in custody before appearing Birmingham Magistrates’ Court today.

It’s alleged that Natt murdered Rezwan Ali at a house party in Willows Road, Walsall, early on 14 January 2018.

Five others who were also arrested on suspicion of murder were released pending further investigation.

Earlier Detective Inspector Nick Barnes, from the Homicide team, said: “Rezwan’s death was a tragic and senseless loss of life and my thoughts remain with those close to him."

Chief Superintendent Andy Parsons, from Walsall police said: “This was a mindless act of violence which resulted in the loss of a young man who had his whole life ahead of him. The impact on his friends, family and the wider community is still greatly felt.

“We continue to work tirelessly to find those responsible for Rezwan’s death and today’s development is a positive step forward.”

Anyone with information, or anyone who was at the party in Willows Road, is asked to contact West Midlands Police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.