Five men charged with murder after man stabbed in Southampton home

Mark Noke died in his flat in Thornhill in February

Mark Noke died after being stabbed
Author: Jason BeckPublished 9th Jun 2023

Seven men have been charged in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed in his home in Southampton.

Mark Noke, 64, died from a stab wound to his chest at his flat in Warburton Road in Thornhill on 25 February.

Five men have been charged with murder, manslaughter and conspiracy to commit robbery.

They are:

• Kieran Thomas Claffey, 28, of Keynsham Road, Southampton

• Leighton James Tabone, 23, of no fixed abode

• Bradley James O’Dell, 22, of Blendworth Lane, Southampton

• Aaron Paul Dean Morgan, 31, of no fixed abode

• Justin Lee Roach, 39, of Steep Close, Southampton

Two other men have been also been charged in connection with Mark’s death.

Harley Wilson, 20, of International Way, Southampton and Daniel Alexander Bull, 30, of Valentine Avenue, Southampton have both been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

They have all been remanded to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Friday.

A family tribute released after Mark's death said: "Mark was a kind and loving member of our family who also touched the lives of so many others with his warmth, kindness, and generosity.

"He was a devoted, loving father who was committed to caring for his son."

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