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Two Oldham men charged in connection with teenager's murder

A further two men and a teenager have been charged in connection with the murder of a teenager in Moston earlier this month.

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

Officers attended and established that Alexander John Soyoye had been stabbed. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Francesco Raji, 18, and Christopher Semedo, 21, both of Elm Road in Oldham, have been charged with the murder of Alexander John Soyoye and violent disorder.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with his murder and violent disorder.

All three were due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday (23 November). 

A 15-year-old boy who was arrested on Sunday has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Brent Tchipenda, 18, of Wistaria Road in Manchester, was also charged earlier with month with murder and violent disorder.

He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 11 November and was remanded into custody until his next appearance.

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