Two more men charged with murder after death of Mohammed Afzal in Bury

Two men have been charged with murder following the death of Mohammed Afzal on Friday 1 August.

Biryan Ak (23/11/2005) of Norman Grove, Longsight and Mohammed Rayhan (29/6/2006) of Chauncy Road, Failsworth will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 6 August 2025).

Investigators have now secured charges against three men in relation to this incident, with Abbas Hussain (18/02/2006) of Bolton charged with murder and possession of a bladed article yesterday (Tuesday 5 August).

Hussain was remanded to court before a future hearing.

Two other men who were arrested have been bailed.

Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from our Major Incident Team, said: “This investigation is progressing at pace and we have now charged three men in relation to Mohammed’s death.

“Enquiries are ongoing in relation to the investigation, and Mohammed’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“Although we have secured these charges, we are still investigating the tragic circumstances that resulted in Mohammed’s death.

“We encourage anyone with information to come forward - either by contacting us directly or by reaching out to Crimestoppers anonymously.

“You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3354 of 01/08/25. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”