Police name man who died in Moss Side stabbing

20-year-old Javell Morgan was from West Yorkshire

Javall Morgan
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 18th Aug 2022

A man who died in a stabbing, previously thought to have been a shooting, in the Moss Side area of Manchester, has been named as 20-year-old Javell Morgan.

Greater Manchester Police said he was from West Yorkshire, and post-mortem results have revealed he died of stab wounds.

Detectives initially believed he had been the victim of a shooting.

Mr. Morgan died in hospital after being found in Claremont Road in the early hours of Monday morning, after a carnival in Alexandra Park.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Javell Morgan, as they try to process the devastating death of their loved one. They have requested privacy at this time.

A murder inquiry remains underway and there's an appeal for anyone with information to contact police.

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