Local News
18 February 2026
Man arrested and charged in relation to killing of 4 y/o girl on February 8 in Manchester
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A man has been arrested and charged in relation to the killing of 4-year-old Saniyah Obrien on February 8 in Manchester.
Saniyah of Woodstock Manchester was shot dead by gunmen in Land Settlement, in the parish.
Her father was also wounded in the incident.
Charged is 25-year-old labourer Oneish Copeland otherwise called “Dabba of New Whales Manchester.
Head of the Manchester Police Superintendent Carey Duncan outlined that multiple charges have been laid against Copeland including murder.
He said the police are seeking other suspects.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Duncan has also lauded the efforts of investigators in Manchester as they have managed to clear up four of the five murders committed since the start of the year.
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