Rachel Morgan reports that a second man has been formally charged with the murder of 18-year-old Fariss Kapaga-Fakeer in Milton Keynes. Ja'siah Highton, 26, of Burholme, Milton Keynes, was served with a charge of murder and is due to appear before magistrates at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court later today.
The initial charge of Salim Moludi, 19, of Colne, Tinkers Bridge, who was also accused of Kapaga-Fakeer's murder, had already been laid on Thursday. Kapaga-Fakeer was found injured in the Bradwell Common area at approximately 4:20 PM BST on Sunday and subsequently died in hospital from his injuries.
Thames Valley Police have conducted searches at an address in Melbourne Street, Gloucester, as part of their ongoing investigation into the incident. A 31-year-old woman from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender but has been released on bail while inquiries continue.
The tragic loss of Fariss Kapaga-Fakeer is being mourned by his family and friends, who describe him as "a precious son, a beloved brother to his two sisters and a friend who is loved by many". The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, leaving residents in a state of shock.
The charges bring into sharp focus the police's commitment to investigating serious crimes and bringing those responsible to justice. As the judicial process unfolds for both men charged in connection with Kapaga-Fakeer's death, the courts will carefully examine the evidence presented against them.