Two charged with the murder of Jason Betts in Yate

Two men are due in court charged with the murder of a man in South Gloucestershire.

Jason Betts died from a head injury after being found unconscious at a house in Yate on the 5th of March.

The men - 30-year-old Nixon Apire and 28-year-old Nathan Skeen, who are both from London - are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court today.

Two men from London charged with the murder of 38 year old Jason Betts in Yate have made their first appearance in court.

Nixon Apire, 30, from Barnet and Nathan Skeen, 28, from Lewisham, appeared at a short hearing in North Avon Magistrates’ Court earlier today.

They were remanded in custody to appear before Bristol Crown Court on Monday 16th.

A 37-year-old man previously arrested in connection with this investigation has been released from his bail without charge.

Two men have been charged with murdering Jason Betts in Yate.

The 38 year old was found unconscious in his flat in Celestine Road a week ago, and later died in hospital.

30 year old Nixon Apire from London and 28 year old Nathan Skeen, of no fixed address, are due before magistrates tomorrow.

Detective investigating the murder of Yate man Jason Betts have been given more time to question two suspects.

The men, aged 30 and 28, were arrested in Essex on Monday. This morning Bristol magistrates agreed they could be held for a further 18 hours.

A 37-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail has had his bail date extended until 23 March.

Police have arrested two more men on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Jason Betts.

The 38-year-old died in Southmead Hospital after being found unconscious at a flat on Celestine Road in Yate last Thursday. A post mortem examination found he'd died from a head injury.

Officers believe it was a targeted attack and believe he knew whoever was responsible.

A 30-year-old and a 28-year-old from North London were arrested at a property in Chelmsford, in Essex, on Monday evening.

Officers are due to transport the men to the Avon and Somerset Force area later today for questioning.

A 37-year-old man who was arrested at the weekend remains on police bail.

38 year old Jason Betts died from a head injury after being found unconscious at a flat in Yate last Thursday.

Detectives think he knew whoever was responsible.

Senior Investigating Officer Det Ch Insp Andy Bevan is appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

Police investigating the death of a man in Yate say they are following up a number of leads.

The detective leading the inquiry has praised the local community's "overwhelming response" following their appeal for information after the death of Jason Betts.

Senior Investigating Officer Det Ch Insp Andy Bevan said a number of people had come forward to speak to the investigation team.

Police have bailed a 37-year-old man from London arrested in connection with the death of Jason Betts.

The 38-year-old died in Southmead Hospital after being found unconscious at a flat on Celestine Road in Yate last Thursday. A post mortem examination found he'd died from a head injury.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Yate.

38 year old Jason Betts was taken to Southmead hospital after being found unconscious at a flat on Celestine Road on Thursday afternoon, but later died. A post mortem has concluded that he died from a head injury.

A 37 year old man from has been arrested in connection with the inquiry.

If you have information please call the Major Crime Investigation Team via 101 or you can ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.