Two men charged with murder of West Yorkshire man

Javell Morgan was stabbed to death in Manchester just after midnight on August 15

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 22nd Aug 2022

Two men from Huddersfield have been charged with murder, after a man from West Yorkshire was stabbed to death in Manchester.

20-year-old Javell Morgan was found with serious injuries in the Moss Side area at around 12:15am on August 15.

He was taken to hospital and died a short time later.

Police arrested two men, a 21-year-old and a 24-year-old on Thursday.

Jacob Doughty and Simeon Baptiste were both charged with murder on Saturday.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson of Greater Manchester Police said: "Our thoughts remain with Javell's family and friends at this heart breaking time.

"Our officers remain present to provide reassurance within the Moss Side community. Although two suspects have been charged today, our enquiries are ongoing.

"We would urge the public to please contact us if you have any further information at all, any amount of information brings us one step closer to providing justice for Javell and his loved ones".

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