Man charged with murder after death of two boys in Brentwoodon October 27, 2021 at 8:20 am

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The 19-year-old is also accused of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Police at crime scene.

Image source, Richard Smith/BBC

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of two teenage boys.

They were found fatally injured in Regency Court, Brentwood, Essex, at about 01:30 BST on Sunday.

Frankie Watson, of Baker Street, Orsett, was charged with two counts of murder, attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court later.

Essex Police said two men, aged 20 and 21, had been released on bail and a 40-year-old man had been released under investigation.

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