Teen charged with Clacton murder

He's due in court today (17 September)

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 17th Sep 2021

A 16-year-boy has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Harry Burkett, in Clacton last weekend.

Harry, who was 21 and lived in Grays, suffered a stab wound in Orwell Road, just after midnight on Sunday (12 September).

He was treated at the scene by paramedics but died later in hospital.

A 16-year-old boy from Clacton has been charged with one count of murder and is due before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (17 September).

An 18-year-old woman from Clacton who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail until 7 October.

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