Teenager charged with murder after fatal stabbing
A TEENAGER has been charged with murder after a stabbing in Colchester.
A 17-year-old boy, from Woolwich, London, is set to appear in court facing charges of murder, attempted murder and possession of a knife.
The teenager was arrested following the fatal stabbing of Carl Hopkins, 49, who was found dead in Ryegate Road, Colchester, on Monday, February 11.
A second man was found with stab wounds in George Street on Sunday, February 10.
Essex Police believe the attacks are linked.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is in custody ahead of a hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
A post mortem examination found Mr Hopkins died as a result of a stab wound to the left lung.
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