Birmingham headlines 15 June: Sex attacker Wilbert Mukori jailed after targeting university students

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Birmingham Airport workers face potential strike action as security officers and technicians, and Menzies-employed aircraft refuellers ballot over pay disputes. Strikes could begin in July, causing significant delays and cancelled flights at the airport.

A Birmingham man has been jailed for a series of sexual assaults that mainly targeted university students. Willbert Mukori from Kingstanding was sentenced to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to 16 sexual offences against 12 women. Police believe he has committed more and are urging other victims to come forward.

Five people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in Hockley on Monday. paramedics were called to the scene after 8pm but despite their efforts the 41 year old man died at the scene.