Kiaran Stapleton Charged with Murder of Anuj Bidve in Salford

01/01/2012

Kiaran Stapleton has been charged with the murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve.

Anuj was shot shortly before 1.35am on Monday 26 December 2011, as he walked along Ordsall Lane, Salford.

Nazir Afzal, Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS North West Area announced the murder charge saying: "I can now announce that the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the police to charge Kiaran Stapleton, a 20-year-old man from Salford, with the murder of Mr Anuj Bidve on 26 December 2011. There is sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.

"Now that he has been charged, I must remind everyone that he is entitled to a fair trial and any reporting must not prejudice his trial.

"Finally, prosecutors and police officers remain determined to deliver justice for Mr Bidve's family and friends. They have our deepest condolences."

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