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25/07/2006
Three charged over man's killing
Three men have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a young Asian man.
Shezan Umarji, 20, died after receiving fatal stab wounds during a fight between around 50 white and Asian youths in Preston, Lancashire in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Four other people were also injured in the incident and received treatment in hospital before being released.
Liam McKerney, 19, Lee Moore, 19, and a 17-year-old youth, all from the Preston area, were jointly charged with murder and violent disorder. All three were remanded in custody at Preston Magistrates' Court to reappear at Preston Crown Court on August 8.
Five other men arrested in connection with the murder have now been released on police bail.
(KMcA/SP)
Shezan Umarji, 20, died after receiving fatal stab wounds during a fight between around 50 white and Asian youths in Preston, Lancashire in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Four other people were also injured in the incident and received treatment in hospital before being released.
Liam McKerney, 19, Lee Moore, 19, and a 17-year-old youth, all from the Preston area, were jointly charged with murder and violent disorder. All three were remanded in custody at Preston Magistrates' Court to reappear at Preston Crown Court on August 8.
Five other men arrested in connection with the murder have now been released on police bail.
(KMcA/SP)
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