Two charged with murder of Hendon FC footballer Ezekiel Williams
Ezekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital from head injuries following an incident in Milton Keynes.
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Two men have been charged with murder following the death of Ezekiel Williams, a 26-year-old footballer for Hendon FC. Mr Williams died in hospital from head injuries after an incident that took place in the early hours of Sunday in Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes. Thames Valley Police confirmed that Sameull Hussein, 28, of no fixed abode, and Arman Uddin, 21, of Saxon Road, Luton, were each charged with one count of murder on Thursday night.
Both charged men were taken into custody and are scheduled to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court. A third man, aged 30 and also from Luton, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has since been released on bail while the investigation continues.
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Details of the incident
Mr Williams was injured in an incident around 2am on Sunday and was taken to hospital. He passed away on Monday. A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as head injuries. Detectives from Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Rob Underhill stated that the force is continuing to support Mr Williams' family and that their thoughts remain with them and his friends. He added that tributes indicated Mr Williams was a respected and loved individual. Mr Williams joined Hendon FC in north London in September and was described by the club as a humble, unassuming, and generous person with a sharp wit. He was noted for his hard-working and selfless displays in midfield. He had previously played for Kettering Town FC, FC Romania, Northwood, and Harrow Borough.
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A GoFundMe page set up in Mr Williams' memory had raised over £17,000 by Friday morning. The fundraiser described him as a selfless man known for helping others.
Questions this report answers
+Who has been charged with the murder of Ezekiel Williams?
Sameull Hussein, aged 28 and of no fixed abode, and Arman Uddin, aged 21 and of Saxon Road, Luton, have both been charged with one count of murder. They are due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court.
+Who was Ezekiel Williams?
Ezekiel Williams was a 26-year-old footballer who played midfield for Hendon FC. He joined the club in September and was described by them as a humble and generous individual. He had previously played for several other clubs.
+When and where did the incident occur?
The incident that led to Mr Williams' death occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes. He was taken to hospital after suffering head injuries and later died.
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