GhLinks Media
A 17-year-old talented footballer identified as Charlie Cosser has been stabbed to death at an end-of-term party at a £1.5million farmhouse.
Charlie Cosser died in hospital two days after being stabbed ‘multiple times’ at party in the grounds of 10-acre Balmohano Farmhouse, in Warnham, Sussex.
Charlie Cosser: What happened?
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: ‘This remains a complex and fast-moving investigation, and we continue to appeal for anyone with any information about this tragic incident to come forward.
‘We know there were a number of young people in attendance at an event, and we are keen to speak to them.
‘In the meantime, we urge the public not to speculate about the incident on social media as it may jeopardise the ongoing investigation.’
Who are the suspects?
A 16-year-old boy from Chessington, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and has since been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
He remains remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 27 July.
A further 16-year-old boy, initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, is now being treated as a witness and will face no further action.
A 16-year-old girl from Horsham was arrested, and has since been charged with perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender. She also remains remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 27 July.
A 52-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police are urging anyone with any information to reported to Sussex Police online via the Major Incident Public Portal or by calling 01273 470101, quoting Operation Ketley.
