Man who shot half-brother in the street NOT GUILTY of murder - having admitted manslaughter
09.11.2023 - 17:45
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who shot his half-brother in the street has been found not guilty of murder, having admitted manslaughter. Much-loved dad Zikel Bobmanuel, 32, was killed in Openshaw, east Manchester, by Rumaal Ingram.
Ingram, 36, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but denied murder as he went on trial at Manchester Crown Court alongside Emmanuel Onasanya, 32, alleged to have driven him to and from the scene.
Both have now been found not guilty of murder. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in respect of an alternate charge of manslaughter relating to Mr Onasanya.
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Prosecutors have been given time to decide if they want to seek a retrial in respect of the manslaughter charge relating to Mr Onasanya. A mention hearing has been set for November 27.
Mr Bobmanuel and Ingram shared a father. They were said to have had a 'tempestuous' relationship.
Prosecutors alleged Mr Onasanya 'enlisted the support and assistance' of Ingram for help with a dispute. He claimed Mr Bobmanuel, who ran a clothing range, owed him money, the court heard.
Ingram opened fire in the street. A single bullet ricocheted from the ground before hitting Mr Bobmanuel in the neck, killing him.
Jurors heard the shooting followed a row over trainers. Mr Onasanya had started a business on Instagram, charging up to £30 to clean shoes.
He said he met Ingram through that venture, and through him, met half-brother Mr Bobmanuel. He said he cleaned trainers belonging to both men, jurors
Mr Onasanya claimed he was owed money by Mr Bobmanuel after cleaning five pairs of