Man charged with murder over Levenshulme death

Glenn Shitama has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place, the force said.

Author: Alex CornsPublished 20th Aug 2026

A man has been charged with murder after another man died in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester Police have said.

Glenn Shitama, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place, the force said.

Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a man with serious stab wounds on Chapel Street at around 7:06pm on Saturday 15th August 2026.

The man died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services, police said.

He has been named by his family as 24-year-old Zherko Rasul Osman.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

Shitama is due to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court today.

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