Five individuals have been charged with murder following the death of Daniel Ambler, 23, at a petrol station in Seaham, County Durham. The charges were confirmed by Durham Constabulary on Monday, January 19.
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.
Police were called to the Asda Express garage on Stockton Road at around 4:50pm on Thursday, January 15, following reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car. Mr Ambler was pronounced dead at the scene. A total of seven people have been arrested in connection with the incident, with officers continuing to search for an eighth suspect.
Mr Ambler's family paid tribute to him in a statement released through police, describing him as a "much-loved son and brother" with a great sense of humour who was "able to bring laughter to any situation." They said his death "will leave a huge hole in our hearts forever."
The petrol station remains closed with boarded-up windows, and floral tributes have been left at the scene. Police have appealed for anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 281 of January 15, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
