An 18-year-old man has today been charged with the murder of a teenager in Radstock on Sunday 31 July.

Joshua Delbono of Slipps Close, Frome, remains in police custody pending his appearance before Bath Magistrates' Court .

Meanwhile true to the police commitment the number of officers in and around Victoria Park has been stepped up.

Three other people have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the 16-year-old boy's death.

The family of the 16 year old paid tribute to him today (August 3) and asked for privacy.

Charley Bates, 16, of Radstock, died on Sunday 31 July in The Street. One person has been charged and three arrests made as part of our enquiries.

They said: "Our beautiful Charley boy. We are all so very proud of you. You are desperately missed by so many."

The family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time

A woman, 20, and a man were arrested on suspicion of murder, while another man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

The woman has now been released under investigation and is no longer in the Avon and Somerset policing area, while the two men, both 18, remain in police custody for further questioning.

The investigation continues and detectives still want to hear from anyone with information which could help.