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Murder charge after Burton-upon-Trent man fatally stabbed

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Flowers, birthday cards and candles were left at the scene in Stretton

A man who was stabbed to death has been named as 19-year-old Oliver Freckleton.

Chardon Carlington Carnagie, 18, of Grampian Way, Derby, has been charged with his murder, Staffordshire Police said.

Mr Carnagie is due before magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre later.

Mr Freckleton, of Burton-upon-Trent, died in the town on Saturday, a day before his 20th birthday.

His body was found at a house in Bridgeside, Stretton, and a post-mortem examination found he had died as a result of a stab wound.

Mr Freckleton's family and friends left flowers and cards at the scene over the weekend.

An 18-year-old man and youth, aged 17, both from Derby, were also arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

A boy aged 16, also from the city, remains in custody. And a 16-year-old girl has been bailed pending further inquiries.

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