Victim identified and two men charged in murder investigation
Thames Valley Police have charged two men in relation to a Slough murder investigation
Two men have been charged in relation to a Slough murder investigation, following an investigation from the Major Crime Unit at Thames Valley Police.
The charges relate to an incident in Keel Drive, Slough, on Tuesday (30/8), where a man in his twenties suffered serious injuries and sadly later died.
The victim has been formally identified as Mohammed Rafaqit Kayani - who was 24 and from Slough .
Specially trained officers continue to support his family.
Two men, aged 21 and 41 have been charged in relation the the death.
Hassan Al-Kubanji, aged 21, of Peabody Avenue, London, was charged with one count each of murder, perverting the course of justice and possession of a blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug.
He was remanded to appear at Reading Magistrates Court today (3/9).
Miguel Parian John, aged 41, of Concorde Way, Slough, was charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, namely cocaine and heroin, and one count each of assisting an offender and possession of a blade/sharp pointed article in a public place yesterday.
He was remanded in custody and appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where he was further remanded to appear at Reading Crown Court on 3 October.
A third man, aged 21, of no fixed abode, arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, remains in police custody.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Dejan Avramovic, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Rafaqit’s family at what must be an extremely difficult time for them and I would ask for their privacy to be respected.
“I would like to thank the public and local community for their significant help and patience during the investigation so far.
"“I would still like to hear from anyone who may have information about this tragic incident and is yet to come forward".
Police are now asking for anyone with information to come forward. You can contact the police on 101 or making a report on their website, using the reference; 43220389825