Second man charged with murder after stabbing outside Beeston supermarket

A man arrested after a fatal stabbing in Beeston has been charged with murder.

Omar Ishaq, of Low Law, Horsforth, was arrested on Sunday December 15.

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Keith Harrower, also known as Joshua French. | other

The 33-year-old has now been charged with the murder of Keith Harrower, also known as Joshua French.

Mr Harrower, 40, died after being stabbed outside the Premier supermarket in Dewsbury Road, Beeston, shortly before 5.30pm on Thursday, December 12.

Mr Ishaq will appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning.

Kearon Barker, aged 30, of Cardinal Crescent in Beeston, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning charged over the death of Mr Harrower.

Mr Barker, who has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday.

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