TWO men have been charged with murder after they were arrested in connection with the death of a man in York.

North Yorkshire Police say both men, who are in their 20s and 30s from the York area, were arrested at the weekend as part of a major investigation into an incident in the Haxby Road area.

They have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning. 

The victim has also today been named as Indrit Mustafaj who was 26 and lived in Bradford.

Detective Superintendent Fran Naughton, leading the investigation for North Yorkshire Police, said: “Following an extensive investigation, led by a team working around the clock, two suspects have been arrested, remanded into custody and sent to court within days of the incident taking place.

“As a result of our enquiries, we believe this incident was targeted, meaning it was not a ‘random attack’.

“We’ve spent a lot of time talking to residents as part of our investigation and they are understandably concerned about what’s happened. We really appreciate their support and co-operation.

“We hope today’s developments will provide some reassurance, along with police remaining in the area to support the community and guard the scene.”

A man and woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released under investigation while those enquiries continue.

A second man who was injured in the incident and taken to hospital remains in a stable condition.

In addition to murder, both men have also been charged with two counts each of wounding causing grievous bodily harm with intent.