Further arrest made in connection with Cheltenham murder investigation

Another teenager has been arrested in connection with a murder investigation.

The arrest relates to an incident that took place in the St Paul's area of Cheltenham on the afternoon of Tuesday 16 December, during which a man in his 40s died.

An 18-year-old man from Cheltenham was arrested yesterday (Monday 22 December) and remains in custody.

Two teenage boys from Cheltenham, aged 15 and 17, who had previously been charged with murder in connection with the incident, appeared at Bristol Crown Court yesterday.

The pair had also been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article and were remanded in custody until 27 February.

An investigation by the Major Crime Investigation Team continues, and anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police can provide this online by completing the following form and quoting incident 241 of 16 December: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ 

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/