SEVEN men have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed in a park.
Shahmus Hussain, 36, was fatally stabbed in Crow Nest Park, West Yorkshire on July 12.
Shahmus Hussain, 36, was stabbed to death on July 12 in a West Yorkshire park
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Emergency services were called to the scene in Crow Nest Park at 8.17pm on Saturday following an incident of disorder involving a group of men.
Paramedics and air ambulance attended but confirmed that the man had died shortly after.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident.
A further six men were arrested on July 14.
A 44-year-old man was subsequently released under investigation, while a 23-year-old man was released on police bail.
Seven men have now been charged with Shahmus’ murder and are due to appear in court on Thursday.
Locals described the 36-year-old as “a very popular guy”.
Mohammed Sadiq told the BBC: “He was a good lad, it’s unfortunate what’s happened.
He added: “I hope his family find peace and they can find a way to get through this. It’s going to be very hard for them.”
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said:
“Extensive enquires continue by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team into the murder on Saturday, July 12, of a man who can now be named as 36-year-old Shahmus Hussain from Dewsbury.
“Mr Hussain was fatally stabbed in Crow Nest Park at about 8:10pm following an incident of disorder.
“As part of the fast-moving investigation, the below men have now been charged with murder and detained in custody to appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court.”
West Yorkshire Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses with information to come forward.
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