UPDATED: Two due in court charged with murder

Update issued 27 November 2024

Two men arrested in connection with the death of a man in York have today been charged with murder, as the force releases the name of the victim.

Both the suspects, who are in their 20s and 30s from the York area, were arrested at the weekend as part of a major investigation into the incident in the Haxby Road area.

They have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning. 

The victim has today been named as Indrit Mustafaj who was 26 and lived in Bradford.

Detective Superintendent Fran Naughton, leading the investigation for North Yorkshire Police, said: “Following an extensive investigation, led by a team working around the clock, two suspects have been arrested, remanded into custody and sent to court within days of the incident taking place.

“As a result of our enquiries, we believe this incident was targeted, meaning it was not a ‘random attack’.

“We’ve spent a lot of time talking to residents as part of our investigation and they are understandably concerned about what’s happened. We really appreciate their support and co-operation.

“We hope today’s developments will provide some reassurance, along with police remaining in the area to support the community and guard the scene.”

A man and woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released under investigation while those enquiries continue.

A second man who was injured in the incident and taken to hospital remains in a stable condition.

In addition to murder, both men have also been charged with two counts each of wounding causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Issued24 November 2024

We were called to an address in the Haxby Road area of York at 7.20pm yesterday (Saturday, 23 November).

Three people at the address had sustained injuries. The two men and one woman were treated at the scene by medics.

One of the men, who was in his 20s from the Bradford area, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, he died in hospital yesterday evening.

The other man is currently receiving hospital treatment and is in a stable condition.

A murder investigation has been launched and is currently ongoing.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "A cordon has been placed around the scene, at a residential address, and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area.

“We’re continuing to work closely with the community and have been carrying out extensive enquiries.

"If anyone has information regarding this incident and has yet to speak to us, please contact us on 101, select option 1 and give reference 12240214552.”