Police have charged a man with murder after a father was found dead at an address in Sutton Coldfield last year.

Craig Moult was discovered at a flat in Boldmere Close on the evening of Sunday, 3 September.

Leroy Lawrence aged 46 from Birmingham has been charged with murder.

He has also been charged with three counts of fraud, two counts of burglary and two counts of theft which are not connected to the murder investigation.

Lawrence is remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates court next month.

In a tribute to Craig his family said: “Craig was a big personality who was loved by all of his family and friends.

“He’s a son, father and brother who will be dearly missed by everyone. It’s tragic that his life ended, we will always remember and love the cheeky chap he was. He will be dearly missed.”