Two charged with murder of 22-year-old
Two more people have been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man from Newport.
Shafiul Islam was found with serious head injuries on Tewkesbury Walk in the city shortly before midnight on Thursday, November 14.
On Thursday, a 22-year-old was charged with murdering Mr Islam and he has since appeared in court for a preliminary hearing being remanded in custody.
On Friday night, detectives from Gwent Police confirmed there had been a further development in their investigation with a 32-year-old from Newport and a 40-year-old man been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit robbery.
They are due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court this morning.