A fourth individual has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Stoke-on-Trent late last month, police confirmed on Thursday.
Developments in the investigation
Staffordshire officers said Qays Mahmood, 25, of Shelton, has been charged with murder after the death of 44-year-old Christopher Bradbury. Mr Bradbury was injured on Ridgway Road, close to Hanley Park, at about 19:40 BST on 23 July.
Mahmood is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Thursday. His charge follows the earlier custody and charging actions involving three other men connected to the same incident.
Court timetable and other defendants
- Hassan Ahmed, 19, appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre and has been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Thursday.
- Dhannish Mahmood, 19, and Subhan Nadeem, 20, appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court and were remanded ahead of a further hearing set for Friday 28 September.
"He was loved so much" and will be "sadly missed" by family members.
Local impact and public safety questions
The case has prompted concern in the local community, coming from a busy area close to Hanley Park. The involvement of multiple defendants and the progression to murder charges underline the seriousness of the allegations and will focus attention on court proceedings in Staffordshire in the weeks to come.
Police statements have provided the names, ages and court dates of those charged to keep the public informed as the criminal process unfolds. At this stage the charges mark the next formal step; guilt or innocence will be determined through the courts.
Timeline at a glance
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Stabbing on Ridgway Road | About 19:40 BST, 23 July |
| Hassan Ahmed appears and remanded | Wednesday (court appearance) |
| Qays Mahmood charged; due at North Staffordshire Justice Centre | Thursday (court appearance) |
| Dhannish Mahmood and Subhan Nadeem remanded; next hearing | Friday 28 September |
As proceedings continue, the Crown Prosecution Service will decide on trial preparation and any further charges. Local residents seeking more information should follow updates from Staffordshire Police or court listings for North Staffordshire Justice Centre and Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
The tribute issued via the police highlights the human cost of the incident and the impact on the deceased's family as the legal process continues.
