Glenn Shitama, 23, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 24-year-old Zherko Rasul Osman in a Levenshulme park.
Shitama appeared at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court on Thursday, November 4, charged with Mr Osman's murder.
Stabbing near Chapel Street Park
Greater Manchester Police said they were called to reports of a stabbing on Chapel Street, in Levenshulme, at around 7pm on August 15 this year, close to Chapel Street Park. A 24-year-old man had sustained serious stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man died at the scene. He has since been named as Mr Osman.
Court proceedings and next hearing
At a plea trial and preparation hearing on Thursday, Shitama entered a not guilty plea to the offence. The case was adjourned for a further case management hearing on December 22, with a preliminary trial date fixed for January 18, 2027.
Shitama, of no fixed abode, is charged with murder and possession of a bladed weapon. He was further remanded into custody until the next hearing.
