Detectives appeal for information surrounding incident leading up to fatal stabbing in Ancoats one week on.

Neri Morse, aged 24, sadly died following an incident on Pollard Street at around 6.30pm on Wednesday 20 April 2022. During this incident, a second man - also in his 20s - was injured.

Detectives believe this was linked to an incident at Zaf's Go Local on Butler Street between 6.15pm and 6.25pm that evening.

Detective Chief Inspector Wes Knights, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: It's now just over one week on from this tragic incident in which a young man lost his life. The investigation has moved quickly, and we have three people charged in connection with Neri's death. However, we still need to piece together the events that led to the stabbing.

"We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has information or who witnessed the incident at Zaf's Go Local; which occurred at around 6pm. Please get in touch with police or Crimestoppers anonymously if you know or witnessed anything at all, as your information could be crucial in helping us to understand what happened that evening".

"From tomorrow, billboards will be placed close to the scenes in Ancoats and Butler Street displaying contact details for witnesses and information about the incident."

Three men have so far been charged in connection with the incident.

Rushaun Brown (17/01/98) of Higher Ardwick, Manchester, has been charged with murder, section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

Jermaine Leahong, (20/07/1999) of Lagos Close, Manchester, has been charged with murder, section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

Meshai Newby, (2/8/1998), of Brydon Avenue, Manchester, has been charged with murder, section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

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.