A man and a teenage boy have been charged with murder after a 12-year-old boy died in a collision in Brentwood, Essex. Bobby Bloomfield suffered serious injuries in the crash on Ashwells Road at just before 5:40pm on Sunday. The young schoolboy passed away shortly afterwards in hospital.
Charges and Court Appearance
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and William Lunnon, 43, of Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch, have been charged with murder and remanded in custody. Both are due to appear in court on Thursday, according to reports.
Further Arrests
Two men aged 65 and 54, and two women aged 65 and 45, all from the Pilgrims Hatch area, were arrested on Tuesday and remain in custody on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Essex Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
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. 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."
School Community in Mourning
Bobby was a pupil at Shenfield High School. A spokesperson for the school said: "We are extremely saddened to learn about the death of one of our pupils. This has come as a shock to us all, and we send our deepest condolences to the pupil's family. We are supporting our pupils, staff and wider school community. As there is an ongoing police investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time."
