Reece Connor: Two charged with Christmas Day stabbing murder

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Wollaton Road, near the Crown Island, Nottingham
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Police said Reece Connor was stabbed in Wollaton Road, near the Crown Island

Two people have been charged with murdering a man who died after being stabbed in a Nottingham street on Christmas Day.

Reece Connor, 29, died in hospital after sustaining a single stab wound while he was in Wollaton Road.

Keaton Adlam-Morgan, 23, and a 17-year-old boy - who cannot be named - have been charged with his murder.

Three other men, aged 20, 26 and 32, have been released on bail as investigations continue.

Police said Mr Connor was stabbed near the Crown Island at about 20:15 GMT on Monday.

'Very significant trauma'

Mr Adlam-Morgan, of Southwold Drive, Wollaton, and the 17-year-old are due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.

Det Ch Insp Matt Croome, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "As we announce these charges my thoughts remain with Mr Connor's family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.

"They have experienced a very significant trauma and will continue to receive support from Nottinghamshire Police.

"As our investigation continues, I would also like to thank the team of detectives who have worked around the clock on this investigation to build up a clearer picture of what happened."

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