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Four charged with murder of Leon Phillips
Four men have been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place following the death of a 47-year-old man.
Leon Phillips, who sustained serious injuries in Stapleton Road on Monday, died in hospital on Tuesday morning.
Ayoob Mohamed, aged 18 from St Paul’s, Muner Teclu, 20, from Easton, 18-year-old Mustafa Ali from Fishponds and Fallou Diop, of no fixed address, were charged on Thursday evening.
The four men are due to appear in Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
A 29-year-old man has been released from police custody without charge, and Avon and Somerset Police say no further action will be taken against him in relation to this investigation.
Two other men were arrested in the investigation and have been released on bail.
Senior investigating officer, detective chief inspector Nadine Partidge, said: “Our investigation into Leon’s death has been moving quickly, and the team has been working incredibly hard to understand exactly what happened on Monday night.
“A huge amount of time and care is going into building a clear picture of the events that led to this tragic loss.
“I also want to personally recognise the response officers who were first at the scene. Their professionalism and response to this was exceptional, and their actions allowed us to make significant progress in the early stages of our inquiries.
“Our thoughts remain very much with Leon’s family, and we are doing everything we can to support them. They have been kept informed by specialist officers of the latest developments and will continue to be updated as the investigation moves forward.
“While our enquiries continue, we would ask the public to please avoid speculation or sharing anything online that could impact future proceedings. Your support and understanding genuinely make a difference.”
Main photo: Gabriel Lordon
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