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Murder charge after death of 27-year-old

Vanessa PearceWest Midlands
West Midlands Police Adisu Chala is pictured outside a building in front of two vehicles. He is wearing a black and white top and necklace. West Midlands Police
Adisu Chala was "someone who brought light into the lives of others," his family said

A man has been charged with murdering a 27-year-old who was found with fatal injuries on a Birmingham road.

Adisu Chala was discovered on Mott Street shortly after 00:30 BST on Monday and was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was "someone who brought light into the lives of others," his family said in a tribute, adding he would be remembered for his "generosity, warmth, sense of humour, dedication, and for the way he cared for those around him".

Momodou Johm, 39, from Bristol, has been charged with murder and set to appear before magistrates in Birmingham later, said West Midlands Police.

"To us, he was more than the circumstances of his passing - he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, someone who brought light into the lives of others," his family added.

"His absence leaves a profound void that cannot be filled. No parent, nor any brother or sister, should ever have to bury a loved one so young," it added.

"We want justice for what happened."

A street with cars parked on the left. In the middle of the road is a police car, which is next to a blue tent. There is a white van behind it with its back doors open. To the right is a pavement with litter strewn on the floor and there are three people standing on the pavement with their backs to the camera.
Adisu Chala was found on Mott Street on Monday

Detectives also appealed for people with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

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