Shane Tunney murder case: Seven teenagers charged

Seven teenagers have been re-arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of Shane Tunney.

The 24-year-old suffered severe head injuries after an attack on Holly Street in Norton on June 27th. He died in hospital almost five weeks later.

Of the seven young men arrested, two are aged 16, three are 17-years-old and two are aged 18.

Five of the seven teenagers will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on September 17th.

The other two, who are already remanded in custody, will appear in court on September 21st.

Two males, both aged 17, who were arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault, remain on bail pending further enquiries.