Second man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in street

A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in Southampton

Coleman Street in Southampton
Author: Jason BeckPublished 25th Nov 2022

A second man has been charged in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Southampton.

A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was stabbed in Coleman Street in St. Mary's on Friday 18 November.

He was later released from hospital.

Bobby Roy, 18, from Matheson Road, Southampton, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a knife, blade or pointed article and violent disorder.

He appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court on Thursday and was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Crown Court on 23 December.

Roman Omari, 18, from Queensway, Southampton, was previously charged with attempted murder, possession of a knife, blade or pointed article and violent disorder.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Crown Court on 23 December.

Two men aged 19 and 21 were also arrested in connection with this incident and are still on bail while enquiries continue.

A fifth person, a 17-year-old boy from Southampton, was also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

He has been bailed while enquiries continue.

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