A man has been charged with the murder of Tomasz Samel, six years after the shocking kidnapping that ended in tragedy. West Midlands Police confirmed the news today, revealing fresh arrests in the long-running investigation.
Kidnapped from Handsworth Home, Tomasz Fought for Life
Tomasz Samel, 45, was snatched from his home on Raleigh Close, Handsworth, in a white van at around 8.45am. Later that night, at 10.45pm, Tomasz desperately sought help, banging on a door in Bickerstaffe, Lancashire.
Suffering horrific burns covering 75% of his body, he was rushed to hospital. Despite treatment in a specialist burns unit in Liverpool, Tomasz sadly died on 21 June 2019.
Two Liverpool Residents Charged Over Kidnapping and Murder
Police have charged Tobiasz Kozlowski, 38, with murder, conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment, and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Kozlowski appeared at Birmingham Magistrates on 26 September and was remanded in custody. He is due back at Birmingham Crown Court on 24 October.
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