Schoolboy among 13 charged with a Moss Side murder

A 14-year-old boy is among 13 people accused over a fatal stabbing

Published 15th Nov 2016

Thirteen people, including a 14-year-old boy, have been charged with the murder of a teenager in Moss Side.

Abdul Hafidah, 18, was found with stab wounds to the neck and abdominal injuries on Moss Lane East on Thursday May 12.

He died in hospital two days later.

A post-mortem examination revealed he died from a stab wound to his neck.

Greater Manchester Police believed Mr Hafidah was hit by a car after being chased.

Ten adults who are charged with his murder and due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court are: Durrell Ford, 20, of Darncombe Close, Moss Side; William George, 20, of Cowesby Street, Moss Side; Reanu Walters, 18, of Greame Street, Moss Side; Cordell Austin, 29, of Graeme Street, Moss Side; Trey Wilson, 18, of Oakfield Avenue, Whalley Range; Durrell Goodall, 20, of Kings Road, Ashton-under-Lyne; Devonte Neish, 18, of Nell Lane, Manchester; Nathanial Jermaine Williams, 18, of Hebburn Walk, Rusholme; Remekell Samuels, 18, of Caythorpe Street, Moss Side; Shannon Burke, 20, of Caythorpe Street, Moss Side; and Devonte Cantrill, 20, of no fixed address.

Two boys, aged 14 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have also been charged.

PL