Teenager charged with murder of Terry Leeks
The 36-year-old was fatally assaulted in Basildon in July 2021
A man has been charged with the murder of Terry Leeks in Basildon.
Terry, 46, was fatally assaulted in Northlands Park at around 1.30am on 11 July 2021.
Eighteen year-old Callum Taylor, of Craylands, Basildon was arrested on Monday night (20 February).
He appeared at Basildon Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday 22 February) where he was charged with murder.
He is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on Friday (24 February).
Two other people – Bailey Taylor, 20, of Craylands, Basildon, and a 16 year-old boy – were charged with manslaughter last week.
They are next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 17 March.
Essex Police are continuing to appeal for information about Terry’s death.
Officers say a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Terry’s death is still in place by the independent charity Crimestoppers.
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