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Fifth Arrest in Bristol Stabbing Murder Case
12 Feb
Summary
- A fifth individual has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing.
- Leon Phillips, aged 47, died after being found seriously injured on Stapleton Road.
- Five men, aged 18 to 20, are now facing murder charges in connection with the incident.
A fifth individual has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Leon Phillips, 47. The incident occurred on Stapleton Road in Bristol on the evening of 2 February. Phillips was discovered with serious injuries and subsequently died in hospital the following morning.
Authorities have now charged five men in relation to the death. Yahaye Ali, 20, is the latest to be charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. He is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court. Four other men, aged 18 to 20, previously charged with murder, remain in custody pending further court proceedings.
The senior investigating officer stated that specialist officers are supporting Phillips' devastated family. Extensive inquiries have led to the Crown Prosecution Service authorizing murder charges against all five men. While there is no wider public risk, police are maintaining a visible presence and a mobile station for community engagement.
