Two charged with murder after man dies in stabbing

Codie Bambrick, 18, died after a stabbing in Leicester on Wednesday

Two 17-year-old boys have been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Codie Bambrick in Leicester.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Glazebrook Road, New Parks, just before 13:15 BST on Wednesday.

The victim was treated for his injuries by air ambulance medics but was pronounced dead at the scene, Leicestershire Police said.

A post-mortem examination confirmed Mr Bambrick died as a result of a stab wound, the force said.

Codie Bambrick, 18, died from a stab wound on Wednesday

A third 17-year-old boy has been charged with violent disorder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to another person, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

All three are set to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

A 38-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man who were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with the incident have been released on bail.

A 52-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the incident and was later released under investigation.

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