Gary O’Neil, 30, of Kenilworth Road, Handsworth has appeared before the city’s magistrate’s court today....

Published: 12:13 am March 4, 2022
Updated: 6:41 am October 8, 2025
A Man Has Been Charged With The Murder Of Kenneth Ford, From Birmingham

Gary O’Neil, 30, of Kenilworth Road, Handsworth has appeared before the city’s magistrate’s court today. Following his short appearance, he was remanded in custody and will reappear at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday. Police have said that It is unclear how Mr Ford 30, died, but he was found collapsed inside a property on Colebrook Road, Yardley, Birmingham around 18.00 GMT on Monday 28 February. Speaking about their devastating loss, Kenneth’s family said: “Kenneth was a lovely man with a heart of gold, he would give anything to anyone and none of us can understand why he was taken so young.” If you have any information that may help, send detectives a message via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk quoting investigation number 20/259348/22. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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