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Police Hunt Van in Oldbury Teen’s Death After 41-Year-Old Is Charged With Murder

A plea and trial preparation hearing is scheduled for December 16 at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Overview

  • West Midlands Police said 19-year-old Lily Whitehouse was found with serious injuries on Park Street at about 9:50 p.m. on November 5 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Detectives believe she was struck by a vehicle on nearby Old Park Lane between approximately 9:20 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
  • Officers are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, and information about a van seen in the area during that timeframe.
  • Mohammed Azim, 41, who was known to the victim, has been charged with murder and remanded after a court appearance.
  • Floral tributes have been placed near the scene, and a GoFundMe launched by a relative seeks £2,000 for funeral costs with any remainder going to a trust for her baby.