Sixth charge in relation to death of Charlie Elms in Limeside

Charlie Elms was fatally stabbed in Limeside

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team have charged a sixth person following the death of Charlie Elms in Limeside last month.

A 16-year-old boy from Chadderton has been charged with one count of violent disorder and a second count of possession of an offensive weapon.

He is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today (Friday).

Police were called shortly after 5.05pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 to a report of a disturbance involving a group of men causing damage to a property on Fifth Avenue.

During the disturbance, 25-year-old Charlie Elms was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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