A TEENAGER from Langdon Hills has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man.

The charges come as part of the investigation into the death of Kieran Shepherd in Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, at about 12.30pm on Tuesday.

Zack O’Keeffe, 19, of Stafford Green, Langdon Hills, and Joseph Dawe, 20, of Greenland Gardens, Great Baddow, will both appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Both men have been charged with murder.

Harrison Carpenter of Ben Wilson Link, Springfield, Chelmsford appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Saturday to answer a murder charge. 

The 19-year-old will also appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday.

Paying tribute to Kieran following his death, his family described him as a "loving son, brother and father" and said his loss "left a massive hole" in his loved ones' lives.

A Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP) for this investigation is open for the public to share information at mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020124R23-PO2.