Court hearing for twin brothers accused of Sheffield murder

Twin brothers accused of a New Year’s Day murder in Sheffield are due to apply for bail today.
By Claire Lewis
Published 6th Jul 2020, 10:25 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2020, 10:26 BST
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Jacob Mwanza and Isaac Mwanza, both 19 and of Rother View Road, Canklow, Rotherham, were charged last week with the murder of 18-year-old Isaiah Usen-Satchell after he was stabbed in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

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Isaiah, who was a twin himself, was stabbed during a fight close to his home in Norfolk Park and a wrist wound proved fatal.

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The Mwanza brothers, who are accused of murder and perverting the course of justice, are currently remanded in custody.

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A bail application is to be made on their behalf at Sheffield Crown Court today.

It is expected that the brothers will appear via videolink from HMP Doncaster.

Two other men, aged 20 and 22, who were also arrested on suspicion of murder, have not been charged and remain on bail.