Adam Abdul-Basit death: Two teenagers charged with murder

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Adam Abdul-Basit was found with critical injuries and died at the scene in Sheffield, police said

Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Sheffield.

Adam Abdul-Basit, 19, was attacked in Smelter Wood Drive, Woodhouse, on Monday afternoon and died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination revealed he was killed by a single stab wound to the chest.

Two 17-year-old boys, who cannot be identified because of their ages, are due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court on Monday.

A third teenager arrested as part of the investigation has been released on bail, South Yorkshire Police said.

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