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Ancoats murder: Third man charged over street stabbing

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Neri Morse died after an attack on Pollard Street in Ancoats

A third man has been charged with murder over the death of a father who was stabbed in the street.

Neri Morse, 24, died after an attack on Pollard Street in Ancoats, Manchester, at about 18:30 BST on 20 April, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

Jermaine Leahong, 22, has been charged with murder, wounding with intent and possession of a blade.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court later.

A GMP spokesman said Mr Morse's death was believed to be linked to an incident at Zaf's Go Local on Butler Street about 15 minutes earlier.

A second man, who was aged in his 20s, was also injured in the attack.

Two other men have previously been charged with murder, wounding with intent and possessing a blade.

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