Two men charged over South Shields death

Brandon Lee from Jarrow was found dead at a house in the early hours of Tuesday

Author: Richard MuriePublished 16th May 2020

Two men from South Shields have been charged with the murder of a third man in the town.

Police were called to Victoria Road around 4am on Tuesday (12th May) where they found 24 year old Brandon Lee, from Wansbeck Road in Jarrow, unresponsive.

He was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.

The two men, in their 20s, who've been charged with murder are due to appear at Newcastle magistrates today (Saturday 16th May)>

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