17-year-old charged with murder in Stockton investigation

On Saturday, September 21, detectives and crime scene investigators were seen at a residence on Bowron Road, just off Hills Drive, in Stockton.

This follows the stabbing of “loving father” Lewis Bell in Hills Drive in the early hours of Thursday (September 19). Mr Bell, 26, died at the scene.

Cleveland police were called to Hills Drive around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, where a forensic tent was set up near a property because the area was cordoned off.

(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)A Cleveland Police spokesman said: “Two men, aged 19 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.”

“They are currently still in police custody.”

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and is due to appear before Teesside Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 23 September.

(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) Another five people arrested last week in connection with the murder investigation remain free on bail.

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In a tribute to his son, heartbroken father Martin Bell said last Friday: “He was incredibly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”

“He was a loving and doting father, son, brother, cousin and friend to many.

“As a family, we are devastated.”