Southampton: Two men charged after man killed in flat stabbing

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Mark NokeImage source, Family handout
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Mark Noke was pronounced dead at his flat in Southampton

Two men have been charged after a 64-year-old man was found dead at home from a stab wound to the chest.

Mark Noke's body was discovered at his flat in Warburton Road, Southampton, shortly after 01:00 GMT on 25 February.

Jack Follett, 23, of International Way, has been charged with possessing a firearm and Aaron Morgan, 31, of Bursledon Road, is charged with being concerned in the supply of drugs.

They are due to appear before Southampton magistrates later.

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Police were called to flats on Warburton Road in the early hours of 25 February

Previously Mr Noke's family said he was a "devoted, loving father who was committed to caring for his son".

Police officers remain on patrol in the Thornhill area and have set up a mobile police station on Warburton Road.

Three murder suspects - aged 20, 23 and 31, and all from Southampton - have been released on bail while inquiries continue, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said.

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