Overview

• Abbas Hussain, 19, has been charged with the murder of Mohammed Afzal and possession of a bladed article and remains in custody.
• He was unable to enter a plea at Manchester Magistrates’ Court because it lacks jurisdiction over murder offences.
• His case is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at Manchester Crown Court within two days.
• Of the five 19-year-olds arrested, two suspects have been released on bail and two others are still detained.
• Greater Manchester Police have urged anyone with information to contact them or Crimestoppers, and specialist officers continue supporting Mr Afzal’s family.