Two men charged with murder after Christopher Bradbury's death in Stoke-on-Trent

Legal proceedings underway following fatal stabbing incident

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 28th Jul 2026

Two men have been charged with murder following the death of Christopher Bradbury in Stoke-on-Trent.

Subhan Nadeem, 20, and Dhannish Mahmood, 19, both from Shelton, have been implicated in the case that saw Bradbury, 44, fatally stabbed on Ridgway Road in Shelton on 23rd July.

The incident occurred at 7.40pm, with Bradbury pronounced dead at the scene.

Court Proceedings

Both Nadeem and Mahmood are scheduled to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today, 28th July.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Fitzgerald, from the major investigations department, urged the public not to speculate about the incident on social media: “Our investigation is continuing and legal proceedings are now active so I would remind people not to speculate about the circumstances of the incident on social media platforms.”

Information Appeal

Authorities continue to seek information or footage related to the case.

Those with relevant details are encouraged to reach out via the online portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS26N07-PO1 or by contacting Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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