A 16-year old boy has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon as part of an investigation into a serious assault in Swadlincote on Saturday night.

Benjamin Orton, 17, from Swadlincote, died at the scene of the incident

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was appearing at Derby Magistrates Court this afternoon (Tuesday 15 June).

Two 17-year-old boys have also been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

Derbyshire Constabulary said: "Officers were called to reports of an assault at an alleyway at the side of the Odeon cinema, in Coppice Side, just before 10.40pm on Saturday 12 June.

"Benjamin Orton, 17, from Swadlincote, died at the scene of the incident. He had suffered stab wounds.

"A 20-year-old man was also found with serious, and potentially life changing injuries. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

"We would urge anyone with information who hasn't yet come forward to contact us, particularly anyone that was in the area and roads surrounding of The Pipeworks retail park around that time and may have CCTV or dashcam footage."