Man and teenage boy charged with murder after 12-year-old killed in collision

A man and a teenager have been charged with the murder of a 12-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a vehicle.

Bobby Bloomfield was left serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex on Sunday and died a short time later in hospital, Essex Police said.

William Lunnon, 43, of Pilgrims Hatch, and a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have both been charged with murder.

They will appear in magistrates court on Thursday and have been remanded in custody.

Police were first called to reports that a vehicle had collided with a child on Ashwells Road at 5.40pm on Sunday.

On Tuesday, four more people were arrested as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Two men, aged 65 and 54, and two women, aged 65 and 45, all from Pilgrims Hatch, remain in police custody on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood said: "This remains a complex investigation, and we have made significant progress, including bringing charges and making further arrests.

"Our focus remains on establishing the full circumstances and supporting Bobby's family, who have suffered an unimaginable loss."

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He added: "I continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. Even the smallest detail could help us build a clear and accurate picture of events.

"If you were in the area at the time, or have anything that could assist our investigation, please report it via the public portal."

Bobby's family paid tribute to the 12-year-old earlier this week.

"Losing a child is every parent's nightmare," they said. "We are living that nightmare and no words can ever explain how we are feeling.

"Bobby brought light and life into all our lives and we have lost that forever."

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