Detectives in Manchester have charged a person in reference to the homicide of a automotive mart vendor, the kidnapping of the businessman’s household, and the theft of three automobiles throughout a brazen assault in Melrose Gardens final 12 months.
The accused, Nicholas Knight, in any other case known as ‘Biggs’, is a resident of Royal Flat.
On Thursday, detectives formally charged Knight with an extended record of offences, together with:
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Homicide
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Three counts of kidnapping
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Three counts of theft with aggravation
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Three counts of conspiracy to homicide
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Unauthorized possession of ammunition
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Possession of a prohibited weapon
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Conspiracy to kidnapping
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Two counts of assault at widespread legislation
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Three counts of utilizing a prohibited weapon to commit a felony
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Conspiracy to theft with aggravation
In keeping with police stories, on July 10, 2024, 35-year-old automotive mart vendor Omar Powell, his companion, and his then 15-year-old daughter have been attacked by armed males as they made their means residence.
They have been kidnapped at gunpoint and brought into close by bushes alongside a bauxite haul highway, the place they have been tied up.
The attackers reportedly stole three cell telephones, an iPod, a Mercedes Benz, and two Toyota Probox automobiles.
Powell was later killed, whereas his companion and daughter have been discovered round 2:00 a.m. and brought for medical consideration.
Police say Knight was arrested and charged following an in depth investigation by the Manchester Felony Investigation Department (CIB).
His court docket date is at present being finalized.
A second suspect, recognized as Javar Blake, in any other case known as ‘Ballah’, was fatally shot final 12 months throughout an alleged confrontation with police within the Christiana space.
Investigators are nonetheless looking for a 3rd suspect.
