Man Charged With Murdering Religious Leader Jalal Uddin In Rochdale

Man Charged With Murdering Religious Leader Jalal Uddin In Rochdale

Detectives investigating the killing of a religious leader on his way home from a mosque have charged a man with his murder.

Jalal Uddin was found with head injuries in a children's play area in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, after being attacked on February 18.

The 64 year old was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Mohammed Hussain Syeedy, 21, of Ramsay Street, Rochdale, has been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, Greater Manchester Police said.

He will appear at Bury Magistrates Court on Monday.

A 17-year-old boy previously arrested on suspicion of murder is on bail until April 20.

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