Police have today charged 10 men over mass brawl in which the grandson of The Specials singer Neville Staple was stabbed to death.
Fidel Glasgow, 21, was knifed in the stomach during a violent brawl which erupted outside Coventry nightclub ‘Club M’ in September 2018.
He was found injured at the rear of the nightclub and was rushed to hospital – where he later died.
A 23-year-old man was also stabbed and taken to hospital with serious injuries, from which he later recovered.
Fidel’s grandfather Neville, who was the front man of the 1970s ska band The Specials, later appealed for witnesses to come forward with information.
Now, more than two years on, West Midlands Police have today announced they have charged 10 men with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, violent disorder and possession of offensive weapons.
Fidel Glasgow, 21, was knifed in the stomach during a violent brawl which erupted outside Coventry nightclub ‘Club M’ in September 2018
After the brawl (pictured: CCTV of the incident) he was found injured at the rear of the nightclub and was rushed to hospital – where he later died
Fidel’s grandfather Neville, who was a front man in the 1970s ska band The Specials, later appealed for witnesses to come forward with information
Despite several arrests and high-profile appeals nobody had been charged with Fidel’s murder.
Detective Inspector Michelle Allen, from the force’s homicide unit, said: ‘We are still actively investigating Fidel’s murder and these charges are a significant step forward in our search for his killer.
‘Fidel’s family have been fully updated with these latest developments and we remain in close contact with them.
‘We continue to ask anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward.’
Fidel’s mother, Melanie Staple said: ‘Fidel is missed dearly by his family and close friends. All our lives will never be the same.
‘I miss his voice round my house and his infectious personality, for what?
‘Whoever stabbed my son – it may have been an accident, but covering it up is intentional.’
Fidel’s mother Melanie (pictured with Neville Staples at a prses conference in 2018) said her son was ‘missed dearly by his family and friends’
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised charges against the following ten men who will appear at Coventry Magistrates Court on April 28. They are:
Brendon Gama, 23, of The Coppice, Stoke, Coventry is charged with wounding with intent, two counts of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Jiguael Botamba, 21, of Little Duke Street, Nuneaton, Warks., – wounding with intent, two counts of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Pa Gaye, 23 of Harnalls Lane East, Stoke, Coventry, – wounding with intent, two counts of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Mohammed Amadu, 20 of Walsgrave Road, Ball Hill, Coventry – wounding with intent, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Michael Mistouflet, 24, of James Galloway Close, Coventry – wounding with intent, two counts of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Andrea Boadi, 21, of Lansdowne Street, Ball Hill, Coventry – wounding with intent and two counts of violent disorder.
Adil Naseer, 24, of Park Street, Foleshill, Coventry, – wounding with intent, two counts of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Harrison Asiedu, 27, of North Street, Stoke, Coventry – wounding with intent and violent disorder.
Brian Kamau, 33, of Chandos Street, Coventry – violent disorder.
Meidel Dange, 24, of Hornsey Close, Wood End, Coventry – wounding with intent and violent disorder.
Speaking at a press conference in 2018, Fidel’s grandfather Neville had appealed for those involved his grandson’s fatal stabbing to ‘grass up’ the killer.
Speaking about his grandson, he said: ‘Fidel was a lovely guy, he was a bright and smiley youngster. We used to have a lot of fun and he even asked me to help to start his own clothing line.
Fidel was stabbeding during a mass brawl which took place outside Club M (pictured) in Coventry in 2018
‘Our message to people out there would be if you feel like to need to carry a knife when you go out, then don’t go out.
‘Go do something else instead. At the moment I can’t even talk because it’s so shocking. It is tragic.’
Fidel’s other grandfather Michael Anderson, 58, meanwhile described his Fidel as a ‘positive and happy-go-lucky kid’.
Speaking in 2018, he said: ‘To me, if you are not coming forward, you are defending the person who has done it.
‘If you saw it, and you can go home and lie down in your bed every night knowing that you have seen it, you are just as bad as the person who did it if you don’t come forward.’
