Three people have appeared in court charged with assisting an offender.

The charges come as part of a murder investigation following the death of 16-year-old Charley Bates in Radstock on 31 July this year.

Lauren Ephgrave, 20 of Melksham, plus 19-year-olds Lawrence Day, of Exeter; and Jack Seal, of Frome, all appeared before Bath Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday 30 November). They have been released on unconditional bail ahead of appearing before Bristol Crown Court on Monday 5 December.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with one count of murder. He has been remanded in custody and is due to stand trial next month.