Boy charged with Bodmin murder

Teen died in hospital car park

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after an 18-year-old died in the car park of a westcountry hospital.

Lucas Underwood had been taken to Bodmin Hospital by a member of the public following an altercation at a property on Wallace Road in the town  in the early hours of Sunday 23 July.

His family have laid flowers in his memory near to where he died and have asked for tributes and flowers from friends and loved ones to also be placed there.

They have also asked for privacy at this time as they come to terms with their loss.

A 17-year-old boy from Bodmin, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Three men who were arrested in connection to the incident have been bailed until October, whilst enquiries continue.

Police have reminded the public of the law which means suspects under the age of 18 must not be identified. This applies to members of the public and includes information posted via social media.

This may be seen as interfering with a live investigation and an active criminal trial, and therefore could see those who do not adhere found in contempt of court.

This means that they would find themselves in court and landed with a criminal record.