THREE men have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a much-loved son, brother and uncle.
Emergency services were called shortly before 1am on Saturday March 5, following a disturbance on Marshall Wallis Road in South Shields.
Police said Faisel David Ames Abdou was found with injuries consistent of being caused by a bladed article.
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Faisel, known as Fise, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries hours later.
An investigation was launched and three men, aged 24, 24 and 34, have now been charged with his murder and appeared in court today. (Thursday, March 10)
Detective Inspector Matt Steel, of Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Fise and we will continue to offer his family specialist support.
“I want to take this opportunity to also thank everyone who has aided our investigation to this point, as well as the wider community for your support and cooperation.
“With three suspects now due to appear in court, I would ask that people refrain from any speculation – both in public and on social media – that could jeopardise those legal proceedings.”
The three men who have been charged with murder are:
• Michael Raine, 34, of Percy Main, North Tyneside
• Scott Mitchell, 24, of Olive Street, South Shields
• Shaun Riches, 24, of Ebor Street, South Shields
Riches and Raine are also charged with possession of a bladed article.
The three suspects appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning.
No pleas were entered and they will appear at Newcastle Crown Court at 10am on Monday, March 14.
They have all been remanded into custody until then.
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