Promising footballer Ashley Day, 20, stabbed to death at party promoted on social media as teen charged with murder
A TEEN has been charged with murder after a promising footballer was stabbed to death at a house party on Thursday.
Ashley Day, 20, was fatally knifed at a flat in Digbeth, , at around 6am that morning.
His family described him as a "well-mannered and loving boy" and a "model son" who "excelled" for Newport County's Academy.
In a touching tribute, they said: "He had a great love for music. He'd just been accepted to study sports science at Brunel University and was very excited to start later this year.
"He was a great big brother and protector to his mum, younger brother, and his family.
"Anyone who knew him will tell you how he exuded joy and happiness and always wanted the best for everybody."
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confirmed that 18-year-old Gurveer Bhandal had been charged with Ashley's murder, as well as possession of a bladed article.
Investigators understand that the flat where the attack took place was being used for a party, which had been advertised on .
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, of West Midlands Police, said: "We are supporting Ashley's family at this awful time.
"While we have now charged a man with this murder, we believe there may still be people who may have information, photographs or videos of the party and incident.
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"We ask that anyone present come forward to provide us with information about the event."
Anyone with any information about the crime is urged to contact the force on 101.
Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
It comes after a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death while filming a rap video in North on the same day was pictured for the first time.
The Metropolitan Police have charged a 46-year-old man with the murders of schoolboy Leonardo Reid and a 23-year-old man, as well as the attempted murder of a 28-year-old man who remains in hospital.