A man has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed at a branch of Lloyds in Derby city centre.
Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan has been charged with the murder of Gurvinder Johal, who died after he was stabbed inside a Lloyds bank in St Peter’s Street, Derby, on Tuesday.
Johal, who was 37, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
The scene in St Peter's Street, Derby
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Samanatha Shallow, deputy chief crown prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: "Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal.
"Mr Johal died after a stabbing inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter’s Street, Derby, after 2.30pm on Tuesday, May 6.
"Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan, 47, from Mickleover in Derby, has been charged with his murder.
"He will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, May 8.
"Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Johal at this time.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial."
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The scene in St Peter's Street, Derby
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Shallow added: "It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
"It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
A spokesman from Derbyshire Police added: "We were called to reports that a man had been stabbed in the Lloyd’s bank branch in St Peter’s Street, Derby, at around 2.35pm on Tuesday May 6.
"Mr Johal, who was 37, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers."
The scene in St Peter's Street, Derby following the incident
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The spokesman continued: "Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, who authorised the charge, Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan has been charged with Mr Johal’s murder.
"The 47-year-old, of Western Road, Mickleover, Derby, has been remanded in police custody and is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court this morning.
"A second man in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with the incident, has been released without any further action."
