Eighth charge in relation to death of Moston man

Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Birchenall Street in Moston on November 5

An eighth person has been charged in relation to the death of Alexander John Soyoye in Moston in November.

Ismael Correia (aged 19), of Cavanagh Close, Manchester, has been charged with single counts of murder and violent disorder.

He has been remanded in custody.

Just after 7pm on Thursday, November 5, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Birchenall Street, Moston. 

Officers attended and established that Alexander John Soyoye had been stabbed.

He was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services.

Six other men - including three from Oldham - and a teenage boy have also been charged with murder and have been remanded into custody ahead of further court appearances. 

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