A chilling murder trial began today at Bristol Crown Court involving 32-year-old Erdogan Erdogan. The Turkish national, currently with no fixed address, stands accused of killing his 27-year-old flatmate, Fatih Zengi, in July 2025.
On the first day, Erdogan confirmed his identity through an interpreter but denied all charges, including murder and carrying a knife in a public place.
Fatal Attack in Swindon
The court heard that emergency services were called to Manchester Road, Swindon, shortly after 5am on 2 July following a passer-by cyclist alerting officers to a seriously injured man. Despite medics’ best efforts, Fatih Zengi died at the scene.
Trial Set to Last Two Weeks
- Erdogan Erdogan denies murdering Fatih Zengi.
- Fatal attack unfolded in early hours on 2 July 2025.
- Trial expected to run for two weeks at Bristol Crown Court.
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