Twin brothers accused of murdering Isaiah Usen-Satchell in Sheffield face trial next month

Twin brothers who are accused of murdering Isaiah Usen-Satchell have appeared in court to have their pending trial considered.
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A case management hearing was held at Sheffield Crown Court, on November 17, for Jacob and Isaac Mwanza, both aged 19, of Rother View Road, Canklow, Rotherham.

The brothers are charged with the murder of 18-year-old Isaiah Usen-Satchell who was allegedly stabbed to death in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

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Leeds Trinity University student Mr Usen-Satchell was allegedly knifed during reports of violence on St Aiden’s Road near his home in Norfolk Park, Sheffield.

Pictured is Isaiah Usen-Satchell who was allegedly murdered in Sheffield on New Year's Day.Pictured is Isaiah Usen-Satchell who was allegedly murdered in Sheffield on New Year's Day.
Pictured is Isaiah Usen-Satchell who was allegedly murdered in Sheffield on New Year's Day.

He suffered injuries to his arms during the alleged attack and was taken to hospital but a slash wound to his wrist proved fatal.

Judge Jeremy Richardson QC further released the brothers on bail until their trial on December 7.

Two other men, aged 20 and 22, have also been arrested in connection with the stabbing and remain on bail.

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