Man charged with murder after woman found in Birmingham house

Anthony Hoey is due in court today charged with murdering Francis Dywer on Saturday 30 March.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 2nd Apr 2024

A man is due in court today charged with murder as a family pays tribute to a woman whose body was found at a house in Birmingham.

Anthony Hoey, 49, has been charged with the murder of Francis Dwyer, 48, who was found at a property on Mulwych Road, Tile Cross, on Saturday (30 March).

Her family, including her mum, two daughters and grandchildren, today paid tribute to her saying: "My Fran you will be missed so much. We don’t know how we will get on without you.

"A much loved daughter, mother, nan, sister, auntie, mother-in-law and friend. Heaven has gained the most beautiful Angel.

"You're missed by all your family and friends. Forever and always we love you."

Hoey of Hall Road, Handsworth, was arrested on Saturday evening and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (Tuesday).

He is further charged with theft, aggravated vehicle taking, and driving a motor vehicle taken without the owner's consent.

Ms Dwyer's family are being supported and kept updated and our thoughts remain with them at this awful time.

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