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Simon Johnson death: Three more teenagers charged after father-of-two found stabbed

Three further teenagers have been charged with offences connected to the death of a Black Country man.

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Simon Johnson was found at his home in Cradley Road, Netherton on August 11. He died from stab wounds.

Damilola Johnson, aged 18, who is not a relation, has already been charged with murder along with a 16-year-old, who cannot be named.

Police have confirmed that Jack Griffin, 19 of The Beck, Netherton, Abbey Hughes, also aged 19, of Harcourt Road, Cradley Heath, and 18-year-old Clayton Pritchard, of Petford Street, Cradley Heath, have been charged with theft.

Pritchard has also been charged with assault and burglary.

All three will appear at Dudley Magistrates' Court on June 21.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines, who is heading the investigation, said: "These charges have come as a result of a long detailed and protracted enquiry. If anyone has further information please call me on 101."

Another 16-year-old is accused of burglary on the same night Mr Johnson was found dead.

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