Second man charged with murder of dad Neri Morse in Ancoats

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A second man has been charged with the murder of a young dad in Ancoats.

Neri Morse, 24, tragically died after an incident on Pollard Street, just outside of the city centre, at around 6.30pm on Wednesday (April 20). Meshai Newby, of Brydon Avenue, Manchester, has now been charged in connection with his death.

The 23-year-old has been charged with murder. He has also been charged with section 18 assault and possession of a bladed article.

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Mr Newby has been remanded into custody. He will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today (April 26).

Rushaun Brown, of Higher Ardwick, Manchester has also been charged with Neri's murder. The 23-year-old appeared in court yesterday.

He is also charged with an offence of section 18 grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a knife, in a public place. He was remanded into custody for a preliminary hearing to be heard at Manchester Crown Court today.

In an update issued yesterday afternoon, police said they believe Neri's death was linked to an incident at Zaf's Go Local on Butler Street between 6.15pm and 6.25pm that evening. They urged any witnesses to come forward.

Police said a vehicle 'used by those responsible for Neri's death in the aftermath' was found in Kenwood Road in Reddish at around 11.45pm that night. Anyone with dash cam footage from this area was also urged to get in touch with officers.

Anyone with information should contact police via the Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22A50-PO1 or 0161 856 5413 quoting Operation Southsea. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.