TWO men charged with murdering a man in Crewe have appeared in court this morning.

The 51-year-old victim, from Crewe, died on Wednesday, August 31, after he was stabbed in the chest during an incident in an alleyway off Edleston Road.

Two men and a 46-year-old woman were arrested in relation to the incident on Thursday, September 1.

Following questioning, Oliver Dabbs, 19, of Wood Street, Crewe and Cameron Scragg, 20, of Gresty Road, Crewe were both charged with murder.

Dabbs and Scragg appeared at South Cheshire Magistrates Court this morning, Monday, September 5, where there were remanded in custody.

The pair are set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, September 7.

The 46-year-old woman has been released on bail, pending further enquiries. Cheshire police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.