Teenager, 15, charged with murder after death of man in Bath city centre

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Bath.

The teenager, from south London, is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court today (Monday 8 May).

Emergency services were called to Southgate Street in the city in the early hours of Saturday 6 May.

A critically injured man, named as 18-year old Ben Moncrieff from Bath, died at the scene.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "A 15-year-old has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff and possession of a bladed article."Ben’s family have been updated of the charging decision and will continue to be supported by specially-trained officers."

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