Police release CCTV of murder suspect ‘waddling away’ from Birmingham crime scene

Police hunting a knifeman who stabbed to death a man at a flat during a brutal robbery have released CCTV of the murder suspect ‘waddling’ away from the scene.

Jinming Zhang, 41, was killed at an apartment in the trendy Birmingham suburb of Digbeth just before 7pm on Wednesday.

He was found at the property on Moseley Street but nothing could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead as a result of multiple stab wounds.

Detectives have now released CCTV footage of the main suspect, who was seen walking away from the flat with a ‘distinctive’ walk and is believed to have an injured hand.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: ‘This footage shows the man we’re looking for. Although wearing a mask, you can see he has a distinctive walk.

‘He’s described as black and is thought to be in his 20s and between 5ft 2ins and 5ft 5ins tall. He is understood to be of skinny build and was wearing dark clothing and a dark hat.

‘We also believe he injured his hand during the murder so if you know anyone who fits this description please let us know.’

The force also revealed money was taken during the attack and released CCTV footage of a key witness who spoke to the killer moments after the murder.

Detectives are still urging the man in the footage to come forward as they believe he may have vital information.

Mr Zhang’s next of kin has been informed of his death. A post mortem examination confirmed he died of multiple stab injuries.

Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from the force’s homicide team, said: ‘We’ve continued our extensive enquiries to try and establish who was responsible for Mr Zhang’s death and why.

‘We understood our prime suspect was on foot and there are people who may have seen him, or even spoken to him, as they passed in the street.

‘I’d also remind anyone who may be harbouring him that you are breaking the law and we will take action against you too.

‘We now believe the victim was targeted for his money although it’s not clear how much, if any, was taken at this stage.

‘We’re grateful for the support we’ve received from the local community and the patience of businesses while we’ve been carrying out our enquiries.’

Mr Zhang’s next of kin has been informed of his death. A post mortem examination confirmed he died of multiple stab injuries

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said previously: ‘We were called to reports of a patient who had been stabbed on Moseley Street.

‘Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was in a critical condition.

‘Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.’

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or via Live Chat on their website. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting log 3822 of 9/2.