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Inquest opens on Wolverhampton stab victim Richard Helm

An inquest into the murder of Wolverhampton man Richard Helm has opened more than a month after his death.

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Richard Helm was stabbed to death aged 37

The father-of-four was stabbed to death in the early hours of October 12 in Raven Crescent in Ashmore Park.

The inquest at the Black Country Coroners Court heard that 37-year-old Mr Helm died from a stab to the chest.

Since the attack last month, seven people have been arrested and two of them charged with murder.

Danny Cooper, aged 31, of Coneyford Road, Shard End, and 27-year-old Ashley Wilson, of Guernsey Drive, Solihull, have both been remanded in custody and will appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on December 14 where they are expected to enter pleas on the charges.

Of the remaining people arrested two were released on bail, two released without further action and one released under investigation.

A JustGiving page set up to raise money for Mr Helm's fiance and children has raised more than £10,900.

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