Birmingham : In a harrowing incident that has shaken the local community, two care home workers—24-year-old Charity Kaseke and her colleague Lucia Kwenya—were viciously attacked late Tuesday evening while returning home from their shift. Authorities report that the pair were ambushed by two unidentified assailants who demanded their belongings before violently stabbing both women. Charity Kaseke, who sustained critical injuries, was later discovered unconscious by a passerby and is currently in intensive care. Tragically, Lucia Kwenya’s body was found the next morning in a nearby river, having apparently been thrown into the water following the assault.
The incident has sparked outrage and grief among residents and coworkers at the elder care facility where the two women were employed. Police have launched a full investigation and are appealing to the public for any information related to the attackers, who remain at large. Friends describe Charity and Lucia as kind, dedicated caregivers who went above and beyond for their patients. "They were the heart of this place," said a fellow worker. "This wasn’t just a crime—it was an attack on the people who care for our most vulnerable." Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage or leads to come forward as the search for justice intensifies.
