An appeal to raise money for Birmingham jazz and blues musician Steve Ajao, who is recovering after he was hit by a car as he crossed the road last month, has already raised more than £8,000.

A gig at the Prince of Wales pub in Moseley on Sunday, the largest of several benefit gigs, raised more than £7,500.

Mr Ajao's girlfriend, Sarah Kerry, said that she and Steve and all of the Ajao family would like to thank everyone. She said: "The amazing events that have been organised to help Steve have lifted his spirits a great deal and given him real strength at this difficult time."

Mr Ajao, from Moseley, suffered head and leg injuries in the accident in Acocks Green on June 6. He will be unable to work for months because he has broken bones in his legs and bruising to his head.