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Six charged with Aranit Lleshi’s murder following Brislington attack

By Betty Woolerton  Thursday Jun 23, 2022

Six men have been charged with murder after a 32-year-old man died during an outbreak of violence.

Aranit Lleshi, from London, died after suffering multiple stab wounds following the incident in Brislington on Tuesday, May 24.

The group of six had previously appeared in court charged with violent disorder.

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A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Six men have today been charged with the murder of 32-year-old Aranit Lleshi who died following an incident in Brislington, Bristol, on Tuesday 24 May.”

The following five men will appear before magistrates on Thursday.

• Brikel Palaj, 32, of Heavitree Road, Plumstead, London

• Kastriot Mhillaj, 34, of no fixed address

• Rinush Behari, 32, of Bunton Street, Woolwich, London

• Radian Lika, 35, of Watkinson Road, Islington, London

• Nikola Palaj, 28, also of Heavitree Road

A sixth man, Sadik Lleshi, 34, of Culvert Road, Tottenham, London, will appear before the same court on Friday on the same charge.

A post-mortem examination concluded Lleshi died as a result of multiple stab wounds.

Main photo: Ellie Pipe

Read more: Murder investigation following ‘shocking and violent incident in Brislington

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