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Teen charged following Worksop death

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Glen Kitchens, 40, who was assaulted in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on April 6.

Officers were called to Bridge Street – at the junction with Central Avenue and Ryton Street – at about 7:30pm.

Six teenagers were arrested in relation to the incident – five have since been released.

The charged 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will remain in custody until his appearance at court in Mansfield tomorrow morning (April 10).

Mr Kitchens was pronounced dead at Bassetlaw District Hospital. A post-mortem examination concluded that he died from head trauma.

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Two more teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder over Worksop death

Glen Kitchens

Officers investigating the death of 40-year-old Glen Kitchens in Worksop have made two further arrests. Two boys aged 15 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Three 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy were arrested at the weekend. In total six teenagers are in police custody.

A post-mortem examination has concluded that Mr Kitchens died from head trauma.

Police name Worksop murder victim

The 40-year-old man who died after being assaulted in Worksop town centre has been named by police. Glen Kitchens from the Sunnyside area of the town died at Bassetlaw District Hospital after the incident in Bridge Street, near its junction with Central Avenue and Ryton Street.

Tests are due to be carried out to confirm the cause of death.

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Picture: Scene of Worksop "assault"

Bridge Street, Worksop
Bridge Street in Worksop is closed as police investigate the death of a man following an alleged assault last night. Credit: ITV Calendar

Bridge Street in Worksop is still closed this lunchtime as police investigate the death of a man following reports of an assault last night. Four teenagers, three of them just 15 years old, have been arrested over the death of the 40 year old.

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