Third man arrested for murder after death of dad Neri Morse

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Police have made a third murder arrest in connection with the death 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). During this incident, a second man - also aged in his 20s - was also injured.

Two men have already been charged with Neri's murder. Rushaun Brown, 23, of Higher Ardwick, Manchester, appeared in court on Monday charged with murder, section 18 assault and possession of a bladed article.

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Meshai Newby, 23, of Brydon Avenue, Manchester has also been charged with murder. He appeared in court yesterday (April 26).

In an update issued today, police said a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after presenting himself at a police station this morning. He remains in custody for questioning.

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.

Detective Chief Inspector Wes Knights, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "Whilst two men are on remand and another is in police custody for questioning, we are continuing to gather all available evidence to ensure those responsible face justice.

"I would like to use this opportunity to thank the members of the public who've already shared information with us. We continue to appeal to anyone else,