Five people have been charged with murder following the death of 23-year-old Daniel Ambler in Seaham, County Durham. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 15, at the Asda Express petrol station on Stockton Road, where Ambler was pronounced dead after a collision between a pedestrian and a car.
Durham Constabulary confirmed that Barry Anderson, 51, Ashton Anderson, 19, and Barry Logan Anderson, 18, have been charged with murder and violent disorder. Two 17-year-old boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, face the same charges. All five have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Monday, January 19.
Police have appealed for public assistance in locating an eighth suspect. Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, which saw a large cordon in place at the scene over the weekend. The cordon has since been removed, but the petrol station remains closed with boarded-up windows.
Daniel Ambler's family paid tribute to him, describing him as a 'much-loved son and brother' with a great sense of humour. They said his death would 'leave a huge hole in our hearts forever.' Flowers have been laid at the scene in his memory.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Durham Police on 101, quoting incident number 281 of January 15, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
