Two charged with murder of Javell Morgan stabbed to death in Moss Side
21.08.2022 - 00:59
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two men have been charged with the murder of Javell Morgan. Police have confirmed that Jacob Doughty, 21. of Ponyfield Close, Huddersfield, and Simeon Baptiste, 24, of Wellfield Bank, Huddersfield, have been remanded in custody and will appear before Manchester & Salford Magistrates court on Monday (22 August).
The two men were arrested in Huddersfield in connection to the murder of Javell, 20, and were held in custody for further enquiries.
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On Monday (15 August) at around 12:15am, police were called to a serious incident on Claremont Road, Moss Side. Officers attended the scene where Javell was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Javell was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. He died as a result of stab injuries, Greater Manchester Police said. It was originally thought he was shot, police added.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson said tonight: "Our thoughts remain with Javell's family and friends at this heart breaking time. Specially trained officers and support services are supporting Javell's loved ones.
"Our officers remain present to provide reassurance within the Moss Side community. Although two suspects have been charged today, our enquiries are ongoing.
"We would urge the public to please contact us if you have any further information at all, any amount of information brings us one step closer to providing justice for Javell and his loved ones".
Anyone with information including photos or videos, can submit it to GMP's dedicated public portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22A55-PO1.
Information can also be given by calling 101, or by using GMP's online LiveChat service.Alt