Father-of-two Matthew Adams, 33, died on March 23, 2023, four days after the incident at the Gough Arms, in Jowetts Lane, Hill Top.

West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation investigate later, and now three men, a woman and a young man are due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court in connection with the death.

Mark Shorthouse, 53, Ryan Stanley, 30, John Wise, 42, and a 16-year-old boy, all from West Bromwich, have been charged with murder and violent disorder.

Nichola Stanley, 39, also from West Bromwich, was charged with violent disorder.

All are due to appear before a judge on Monday.

Known as ‘Wacka’, Mr Adams went home to recover from the attack which is said to have taken place in the early hours of October 19, but on March 23 an ambulance was called to his home address of Walsall.

He was taken to hospital but died the same day.

His family said: “Matt, known to many as Wacka. Most loved and adored son, brother, uncle, partner and devoted father to his two beautiful children.

“A loyal friend to many whom Matt treated like family.

“Matt left a lasting impression on everyone he met with his funny, loving and carefree ways. He had the most infectious laugh and smile.

“Matt was a larger than life person, selfless, happy to help those in need with his generosity and kindness.

“We are all really struggling to cope with the loss of Matt, the life and soul of our family.

“Our world is shattered and our hearts broken.

“We will love and miss Matt always and forever.”