A FOURTH man has been charged over the murder of Coventry teenager Michael Ababio.
Ismail Nabeel, 18, of Coventry, has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Michael Ababio, 18, died after he was stabbed near Foleshill Library on February 22.
Nabeel has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on 11 May.
Three others have previously been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Mahad Mohammed, 19, was charged with murder and attempted murder and has been remanded in custody.
Two 17-year-old boys, who cannot be named due to their age, were also charged with murder and attempted murder and appeared at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on February 22 where they were also remanded in custody.
Det Insp Nigel Box, leading the investigation, said: “Specially trained officers are continuing to support Michael’s family and have updated them on the latest developments and charge in the case.
“Officers investigating have continued to work tirelessly to understand exactly what took place in February and lead to Michael’s tragic death.
“We are continuing to appeal to anyone who may not have spoken to us yet and has any information that could help our case to please make a report.”
Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting incident number 4185 of February 22, or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
