Man charged in connection with death of Luke Bellfield in Old Leigh

A man has been charged in connection with the death of Luke Bellfield, who died after an incident in Old Leigh in February.

The 18-year-old died of injuries he sustained near to the Peterboat pub, in High Street, on February 26.

Alfie Pollard, 18, who is currently is prison, is due to appear in Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday September 20 to be charged with possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class B drug.