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A man killed his neighbour and then spent his benefits money, a court heard.

Anthony Sharma was last seen alive near his home on Doidge Road, Erdington , shortly before 10.30pm on November 8, 2023.

Moments earlier he had been to Booze & Beverages off-licence on nearby Slade Road with Diogo Bettencourt, a fellow tenant at his HMO. Bettencourt is accused of murdering Mr Sharma over the course of the next few hours.

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The 43-year-old victim was found dead by the landlady of the property around 1pm on November 10 that year.

Bettencourt, who had allegedly used Mr Sharma's bank card multiple times, was arrested.

The 37-year-old Canadian national is on trial at Birmingham Crown Court h

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