THREE teenagers have been charged with murder after a 19-year-old was stabbed to death in a Powerleague football car park.
Mohammed Afzal died last Friday, August 1, after being stabbed in a horror ‘targeted attack’ in Manchester.
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Officers raced to the scene on Market Street where Afzal, known to his loved ones as Isa, was found with multiple stab wounds.
He was given emergency medical aid but sadly passed away from his wounds later.
Cops have now charged Abbas Hussain, 19, Biryan Ak, 19 and Mohammed Rayhan, 19, with Afzal’s tragic murder.
Hussain has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.
Ak and Rayhan were both additionally charged with violent disorder.
Hussain, of Bolton, has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today.
Ak of Longsight and Rayhan of Failsworth will also appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today.
Police say their enquiries into the brutal stabbing remain ongoing.
Two men are still in custody while two others who were arrested have been released on bail.
All of the men arrested in connection with the brutal stabbing were aged 19.
The investigation, led by Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, continues as Afzal’s family are supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from our Major Incident Team, said: “This investigation is progressing at pace and we have now charged three men in relation to Mohammed’s death.
“Enquiries are ongoing in relation to the investigation, and Mohammed’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“Although we have secured these charges, we are still investigating the tragic circumstances that resulted in Mohammed’s death.
“We encourage anyone with information to come forward – either by contacting us directly or by reaching out to Crimestoppers anonymously.
“You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3354 of 01/08/25. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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