DETECTIVES investigating the death of a father-of-two have charged seven teenagers with murder.

Emergency services were called to the Romsey Close area of Cramlington, Northumberland, in the early hours of May 29 following reports that 35-year-old Danny Humble had been attacked.

Sadly, Danny passed away the following day after sustaining a head injury.

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An investigation was launched immediately after the incident and police arrested seven teenagers, then aged between 16 and 17, on suspicion of murder.

They were released on bail while enquiries continued.

Northumbria Police said that today (Wednesday) all seven males, three of whom have now turned 18, have been charged with murder.

They are due to appear at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court today.

Our thoughts remain with Danny’s loved ones, including his two young children who have been left without their father

Detective Inspector Joanne Brooks, of Northumbria Police, is the senior officer leading the investigation and she has praised the community for their assistance with the investigation.

She said: “Our thoughts remain with Danny’s loved ones, including his two young children who have been left without their father, and we continue to offer his family specialist support.

“This was a complex investigation and today’s charges are a result of a hundreds of hours of detailed investigative work and I want to thank Danny’s family for their continued support and patience.

“I want to take this opportunity to also thank everyone who aided our investigation and the community for supporting officers.

"That co-operation and assistance has been crucial to this investigation so far.

“I would ask anyone who has information who has not yet come forward, to contact police or Crimestoppers.

"It’s never too late to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log NP-20211016-1193 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.

  • Due to the fact a number of defendants are under the age of 18, as minors they are legally entitled to anonymity and must not be named or identified in connection with this incident.

Officers would also ask people not to speculate about the case as this could impact court proceedings.

 

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