A man has been charged with murder following the death of Javell Morgan in Moss Side. Javell, 20, was found by officers with critical injuries on Claremont Road shortly after midnight on Monday, August, 15.
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Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a man in Moss Side have arrested a teenager. The M.E.N. previously told how Javell Morgan, 20, was found with serious injuries following an incident on Claremont Road at about 12.15am on Monday, August 15.
He died a short time later. Greater Manchester Police said officers have now arrested an 18-year-old man in Huddersfield.
He is in police custody and is due to be questioned on suspicion of attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, the force said. Four men have previously been charged with his murder.
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Jacob Doughty, 21, of Ponyfield Close, Huddersfield, and Simeon Baptiste, 24, of Wellfield Bank, Huddersfield, Darius Blackburn, 20, and Deontay Crosfield, 22, also both from Huddersfield, appeared at Manchester Crown Court earlier this week.
A trial was set for February next year. Detective Inspector Louise Edwards, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with Javell’s loved ones at this heart-breaking time. Specially trained officers are continuing to liaise with them to ensure they are fully updated on our investigation.
"Though this incident happened in Greater Manchester, our investigation is focussed in the West Yorkshire area and I would like to use this opportunity to thank our colleagues at West Yorkshire Police and the communities there for their support and cooperation. As you will know, four men have previously been charged and a fifth suspect is in custody but our enquiries are ongoing and are expected to remain so for a considerable time.
"Anyone with information which may assist us is asked to share it as soon as
A man has been charged with murder following the death of Javell Morgan in Moss Side. Javell, 20, was found by officers with critical injuries on Claremont Road shortly after midnight on Monday, August, 15.
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