Man, 27, and boy, 17, are charged with murder after 17-year-old Josiah Norman was stabbed to death in Salford
- Kaylan Crankshaw, 27, from Salford, and a boy aged 17 charged with murder
- Josiah Norman, 17, was stabbed in the chest and died in hospital of his injuries
- The pair will appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow
Two people have been charged with murder following the stabbing of teenager Josiah Norman, 17, in Salford this week.
Kaylan Crankshaw, 27, of Dauntsey Avenue, Salford, and a boy aged 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have both been charged with the offence.
They are set to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Josiah Norman was stabbed in the chest and rushed to hospital for treatment but died from his injuries
Police are pictured at the scene in Salford after a murder investigation was launched on Wednesday
A 19-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed Greater Manchester Police said.
Police were called shortly after 8.15pm on Wednesday, April 21, to a report of a stabbing on Peveril Road in Salford.
Josiah Norman was stabbed in the chest and rushed to hospital for treatment but died from his injuries.
A police car is parked near the scene in Peveril Road at around 8.15pm on Wednesday
Police are still appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward
Police say they are continuing to appeal for information about the incident.
Anyone who thinks they may be able to help detectives is asked to call police on 0161 856 2461 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 2921 of 21/04/21.
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