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Man and teenage boy charged with murder after 12-year-old killed in collision
Police say the pair were remanded in custody as four others were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
- Essex Police charged a 15-year-old and William Lunnon, 43, with murder in the death of Bobby Bloomfield; both are due to appear in court on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
- Bobby Bloomfield died after being struck by a vehicle on Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, shortly before 5:40pm.
- Detectives arrested four additional people on Tuesday, June 9, 2026: two men aged 65 and 54, and two women aged 65 and 45, all from Pilgrims Hatch, remaining in custody on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
- Bobby's family stated, "Losing a child is every parent's nightmare," while Shenfield High School expressed deep sadness, noting the schoolboy was "greatly loved by everyone."
- Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood of the Serious Crime Directorate called the case "complex" and urged the public to report any information via the police portal.
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Great Yorkshire Radio
Great Yorkshire RadioMan and teenage boy charged with murder after 12-year-old killed in collision
Four people have also been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice as the investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
·United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Man and teen charged with murder after death of boy, 12, who was hit by vehicle
Bobby Bloomfield sustained serious injuries and died after a collision in Brentwood
·London, United Kingdom
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Two charged with murder after boy, 12, dies in collision
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and 43-year-old William Lunnon have been charged with murder following the death of 12-year-old Bobby Bloomfield in a collision in Brentwood, Essex
·Manchester, United Kingdom
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