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CPS authorises murder charge following Walsall railway station stabbing
Nicholas Coates, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS West Midlands, said: “The prosecution has issued an indictment and Deng Chol Majek will now face counts of murder and possession of an offensive weapon following a stabbing at Bescot Stadium railway station.
“He will appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court next month for a preparatory hearing.
“Chol Majek was initially charged with attempted murder but the victim, Rhiannon Whyte, has sadly died. Our thoughts remain with her friends and family at this incredibly difficult time.
“I would like to remind all concerned that there are active criminal proceedings against Cholmajek and he has the right to a fair trial. There must be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that may in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Notes to editors
- Deng Chol Majek, 18, of Bescot Crescent, Walsall, was initially charged with attempted murder following an attack at Bescot Stadium railway station on Sunday October 20. The CPS has now upgraded the charge to murder following Rhiannon’s death.
- His next court appearance is due to be at Wolverhampton Crown Court on November 19, 2024.
Original article link: https://www.cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/news/authorises-murder-charge-following-walsall-railway-station-stabbing
