Two teenagers face murder trial after death of Sheffield dad Marcus Ramsay

Two teenagers are due to face a murder trial after the death of Sheffield dad Marcus Ramsay.
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The two 17-year-olds, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have both been charged with the murder of 35-year-old Marcus Ramsay, according to Sheffield Crown Court.

Police prevously stated that in the early hours of Saturday, August 8, officers responded to reports of disorder in Horninglow Road, Firth Park, Sheffield, and Mr Ramsay was allegedly stabbed.

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Officers were alerted to Mr Ramsay, who had suffered an alleged stab wound, according to police.

Pictured is deceased father-of-two Marcus Ramsay, of Sheffield.Pictured is deceased father-of-two Marcus Ramsay, of Sheffield.
Pictured is deceased father-of-two Marcus Ramsay, of Sheffield.

Police stated the 35-year-old father-of-two was taken to hospital but sadly died shortly after he arrived.

Sheffield Crown Court confirmed a case management hearing is schedule for January 8 and a trial is due to take place from May 4, 2021.

Anyone with information which could assist police enquiries can call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 18 of August 8 or can call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

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