Chae Smith and Joshua Cook charged over Narborough Road death

Chae Smith and Joshua Cook face murder charges after George Glover died following a punch on Narborough Road in Leicester.

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Chae Smith and Joshua Cook charged over Narborough Road death

Chae Smith and Joshua Cook have been charged with murder after George Glover died following a punch on Narborough Road in Leicester. Both men, who have no fixed address, are due before Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday.

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Glover was 27. He was punched as he rode along Narborough Road near the junction with Noel Street at about 06:30 BST on Monday, then died in hospital on Thursday.

George Glover

Police said Smith, 31, and Cook, 24, were also charged with one count of robbery. Smith faces an additional charge of possession of a bladed article. Louise O'Connor, 39, of Noel Street, was accused of one count of robbery.

The family of George Glover described him in a tribute released by police on Friday as a much-loved son and big brother to his three siblings. They said he was "loving and loyal with a good sense of humour".

Leicester Magistrates' Court

The robbery charge sits alongside the murder charges, but the facts released do not explain what led to the punch or how the robbery allegation fits the assault on Narborough Road. That leaves the court appearance on Monday as the next point when the case will move forward.

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On-the-ground news correspondent reporting from city halls, courtrooms, and press briefings. Holder of a Columbia Journalism School degree.