Teenager charged with murder after boy, 19, stabbed to death in Powerleague football car park
Mohammed Afzal died last Friday, August 1, after being stabbed in a horror attack in Manchester.
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Officers raced to the scene where Afzal was found with multiple stab wounds.
Afzal was treated by medics but sadly passed away from his wounds later.
Cops have now charged Abbas Hussain, 19, with Afzal's murder and possession of a bladed article.
Hussain, of Bolton, has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today.
Police say enquiries into the tragic stabbing are ongoing and Afzal's family are being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from GMP's Major Incident Team, said: 'Our dedicated officers are working tirelessly on this case and have secured one charge of murder in relation to the tragic death of Mohammed.
'As our investigation continues, we encourage anyone with information to come forward - either by contacting us directly or by reaching out to Crimestoppers anonymously.'
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