Second man charged over Moss Side fatal stabbing of father-of-three
Second man charged over Moss Side fatal stabbing

A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a father-of-three in Moss Side six months ago. Emeil Lee, currently of HMP Forest Bank, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday (November 9).

Charges over May stabbing

Adrian Brown, 34, a father of three known to many as Dre, was found with stab wounds to the chest on Raby Street in Moss Side on the evening of May 8 this year. He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries.

Greater Manchester Police said Emeil Lee, 26, has been charged with murder. A 17-year-old boy, who cannot currently be named as he is under 18, has also been charged with Mr Brown's murder. He appeared at the same court on Thursday (November 5) and was remanded into local authority care.

Related court appearances

Taoi Lee, 18, of Heald Green, Stockport, appeared separately at the same court accused of attempted assault occasioning actual bodily harm towards Mr Brown. He has been bailed with conditions not to enter Moss Side, not to contact Mr Brown's family or his co-defendant, to observe a curfew, and to report to a police station three times a week.

Anyone with information or footage that may assist the investigation into Mr Brown's death is asked to contact GMP on 0161 856 2270 or 101, quoting log 4069 of 08/05/26. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by submitting details through the Major Incident Public Portal.