Man accused of murdering Zikel Bobmanuel appears in court for first time
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man accused of murdering Zikel Bobmanuel has appeared in court. Emmanuel Oluwatobi Onasanya, of John Beeley Avenue in Openshaw, is accused of murdering Mr Bobmanuel on Saturday, March 25.
Mr Bobmanuel was found dead on Sandywell Street, with police believing he was shot. Appearing at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (March 28), Mr Onasanya, 32, only spoke to confirm his name, address, and date of birth.
During the short hearing, it was confirmed Mr Onasanya will appear at Manchester Crown Court tomorrow (Wednesday, March 28. READ MORE: DWP confirms £301 cost of living payment date with millions to be paid in weeks “I am happy to send the matter to Crown Court as soon as is practicable,” prosecutor Eileen Rogers told judge Gareth Williams.
Mr Onasanya was represented by Oliver Gardner, who offered ‘no observations or representations’. Concluding the hearing, judge Williams confirmed Mr Onasanya will be remanded in custody tonight as he appears before a Crown Square judge tomorrow. ead more of today's top stories here READ NEXT:
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