A TEEN has appeared in court charged with murdering a man who was knifed to death during an alleged road rage row.
Sadiq Al-lami, 30, was killed during the “altercation” at traffic lights in East Didsbury, Manchester, last Tuesday.
Noraiz Kamal, 18, appeared at Manchester Crown Court today charged with murder.
He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the brief hearing.
Sadiq’s mum wept in the public gallery as she faced her son’s alleged killer.
Judge Nicholas Dean KC, the Honorary Recorder of Manchester, remanded Kamal into custody.
No pleas were entered but a provisional trial date was set for July 1.
Three more men, aged 18, 22, and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
Police were scrambled to the A34 Kingsway near Parrs Wood in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Sadiq was rushed to hospital but sadly couldn’t be saved and was declared dead shortly after.
His devastated family said: “Sadiq’s warmth and love touched the hearts of everyone that he met.
“His love and laughter were contagious, and he was always full of life.
“Sadiq will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten.”
Police have appealed for others who may have present at the time of the tragedy to come forward.
Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson of Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team said: ‘’Our thoughts remain with Sadiq’s family who continue to be supported by specially trained officers and are aware of the progress being made in this investigation.
“As a result of our enquiries, a male has been charged with murder, however the investigation is still in its early stages.
“There are still a number of people who we believe were present at the scene that we would like to speak to and we continue to appeal to anyone with information about Sadiq’s death to contact police.
“Vehicles involved in this incident had been driving at high speed near Parrs Wood on the A34 Kingsway in East Didsbury at around 1.30am.”
