Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Bristol

A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Kunta Ceesay...

Liam Cooper

Published: 7:06 pm September 23, 2024

Updated: 12:12 am June 18, 2025

A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Kunta Ceesay on Stapleton Road, Bristol, on Friday.

Shakawan Siddiqi, 32, of Wade Street in St Pauls, has been accused of killing Mr. Ceesay, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack. Preliminary results from a post-mortem examination confirmed that Mr. Ceesay died from a stab wound to the chest.

Mr. Siddiqi has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court later today.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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