Marvin Berkeley stares impassively at the camera holding a pistol in his right hand. He's already carved out a formidable reputation on the violent and bloody streets of Manchester's gangland despite the fact he's barely in his 20s.
27.10.2023 - 15:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tributes have continued to pour in for a 'kind' and 'friendly' young man at the centre of a Moss Side murder investigation.
Badri Issa, 22, was tragically stabbed to death on Moss Lane East just after 8pm on Wednesday (October 25). He was rushed to hospital after his friend alerted the emergency services, but died of his injuries. Police have arrested one man in connection with his murder.
Now hundreds have paid tribute to the 'lovely' young man, who had just graduated from Manchester Metropolian University. In a statement, his family said he was 'always smiling' and 'always put others first'.
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"He looks a lovely lad it makes me so sad seeing Badri in his graduation gown. RIP Badri sending love to his family," one commenter said. "Such a shame he had all his life to live RIP young man condolences to family and friends," another wrote.
Others paid tribute to his 'lovely smile,' adding he had a 'promising future'. In a statement, Mr Issa's family said he had hoped to become a mechanical engineer.
They said: "What a lovely smile he has, what is up with this world? Poor lad just graduated. Condolences to his family, so sad another young lad taken too soon."
"Such a waste of a young and promising life, RIP young man. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends," another wrote.
"Feeling the pain for this young lads family," one tribute read. "This is every family's nightmare when young ones can't be safe on the streets of Manchester and further.
"My thoughts are with his
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