University student killed and city man stabbed in street tragedy
A university student was killed while a man from Wolverhampton was injured after being stabbed in Staffordshire.
Tributes have been paid to Staffordshire University student Eni Mevish, who died after suffering stab wounds on Sunday night.
Rizwan Bucari, aged 22, from Wolverhampton was also stabbed in the incident but is not in a critical condition.
Miss Mevish, was studying for a degree in Policing and Criminal Investigation.
Professor Andrew Jackson, who lectures in forensics and crime science, described the 20-year-old as an able and hard-working student. Mr Jackson said: "We are greatly saddened by the news of the death of Eni Mevish.
"This is a tragic loss and we offer our sincere condolences to her family and friends.
"Eni was a warm-hearted person and an able, enthusiastic and conscientious student. She was a very popular member of her cohort. There is no doubt that she will be truly missed by all who knew her."
The victim, who has family links to the Manchester area, was found injured outside a property in Cauldon Road, Shelton, Stoke-On-Trent after officers were called to the scene at about 9.30pm.
Chief Inspector Martin Brereton, from Stoke Central Local Policing Team, said: "We have a dedicated police officer who works closely with the university staff and the students who is maintaining close contact with those affected by this tragic incident. We are working to support the family of the woman and the injured male at this very difficult time with specially-trained family liaison officers."
Pensioner David Marshall, 68, from Birks Street, Stoke, appeared at North Staffordshire Magistrates Court yesterday charged with murder and wounding.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Stafford Crown Court tomorrow via video link.
