Man charged in Conduit Street murder investigation

Sidney Anthony Palmer died on September 30 after being stabbed.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 7th Oct 2023

A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Sidney Anthony Palmer who died on Saturday 30 September.

Victor-Eduard Raja, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder and has been remanded to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Saturday 7 October).

Raja has also been charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

Sidney, aged 59, from Leicester, known to his family and friends as ‘Sid’ died from his injuries after receiving a stab wound to his chest.

The incident happened at around 7.30pm on Saturday 30 September and the victim was treated by East Midlands Ambulance Service but sadly died from his injuries at the scene.

Three other men have also been charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, as part of the investigation.

Michael Berlin, 31, of Great Central Way, Leicester and Nathan Pritchard, 29, of Conduit Street, Leicester, appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Leon Newton, 34, of no fixed address appeared at the same court earlier today.

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