Murder probe as man dies weeks after Smethwick 'attack'

The death of a man three weeks after he was found collapsed near a shopping centre is being treated by police as murder.

Jagdev Lally had serious head injuries when he was discovered by a passer-by in an alleyway near Tollgate Shopping Centre in Smethwick on 14 April.

The 38-year-old died in hospital on Friday, West Midlands Police said.

A charge of wounding with intent against Ashley Pace, 34, was now being reviewed, the force added.

Mr Pace, of no fixed address, was due to appear before Wolverhampton Crown Court on 25 May.

Mr Lally, also of no fixed address, had suffered significant head and facial injuries, consistent with being attacked, the force said.

Det Insp Jackie Nicholson said officers were keen to speak to anyone in the area when Mr Lally was found at about 09:00 BST.

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