Victim died in parents’ arms

A murder victim who was stabbed through the heart while walking home from a night out died in his parents’ arms, detectives have said.

West Midlands Police said officers investigating the death of James Brindley in Aldridge, near Walsall, are appealing for the occupants of four cars, who passed the scene, to come forward.

Officers have yet to find a murder weapon after Mr Brindley was attacked in the High Street shortly before midnight.

Giving an update on the inquiry’s progress, Detective Inspector Jim Munro confirmed that the 26-yearold died at the scene in his parents’ arms after they had rushed to his side.

Mr Munro said: “We know that four vehicles were travelling along Little Aston Road towards Aldridge town centre at the time we believe James was stabbed and we are very keen to speak to the occupants of those cars, two light in colour and the other two darker, as they may have seen what happened and could lead us to the killer. James had been out with friends that evening and was talking to his girlfriend as he made his way home alone.” The Duke of Edinburgh has accompanied the Queen to a Guards Polo Club event, three days after being discharged from hospital where he was treated for an infection.

He cut a relaxed and smiling figure as he watched a British Driving Society parade at Windsor Great Park in Berkshire.

After waving to wellwishers as he arrived at the event, the 96-year-old royal presented prizes to the winners of a carriage driving competition.

The Queen wore a mint green coat and matching hat at the event, which marked Prince Philip’s first public appearance since he was admitted to a London hospital on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

James Brindley: stabbed