Second man charged with murder in Stockton

A second man has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of 26-year-old Lewis Bell, following a reported incident in the early hours of Thursday 19th September on Hills Drive in Stockton.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) charged 25-year-old Liam Matthews, of Quenby Road, Billingham, with murder and he is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today (Tuesday 24th September).

Yesterday (Mon 23rd), a 17-year-old male was also charged with murder and was due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Monday 23rd September.

A third male, aged 19, has been bailed whilst enquiries continue and a further five people who had been arrested last week in connection with the murder investigation also remain on police bail.

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