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Two men deny murdering taxi driver during incident in Rochdale
04.03.2022 - 16:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two men have denied murdering a taxi driver following an incident in Rochdale.
Connor McPartland, 20, and Martin Treacy, 18, are accused of killing 39-year-old Ali Asghar.
Mr Asghar died in hospital two weeks after the alleged incident on Queensway in the town, in the early hours of October 30.
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Both men pleaded not guilty to murder and an alternative count of manslaughter during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
Mr McPartland also denied two offences of threatening another person with an offensive weapon, the alleged weapon being a multi tool.
The defendants are due to go on trial in May.
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Judge Nicholas Dean QC, Honorary Recorder of Manchester, told them: "Mr Treacy and Mr McPartland, you have pleaded not guilty to each of the allegations you face.
"That is your privilege. Your trial will take place on May 9 at this court."
Mr McPartland, of Hollins Road, Oldham, and Mr Treacy, of Gawsworth Close, Oldham, were both remanded in custody.
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