Boy, 15, due in court for first appearance over murder of Sheffield man Anthony Sumner

A boy, aged 15, is due in court today over the murder of a Sheffield man.
By Claire Lewis
Published 15th Dec 2021, 04:06 BST
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The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with murder yesterday in connection with the death of 42-year-old Anthony Sumner.

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He was originally arrested on July 31, and has since been charged with murder and two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Anthony Sumner was allegedly stabbed to death on the Manor estate in SheffieldAnthony Sumner was allegedly stabbed to death on the Manor estate in Sheffield
Anthony Sumner was allegedly stabbed to death on the Manor estate in Sheffield

The boy is due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court today.

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A murder probe was launched after police officers were called to Windy House Lane, Manor, at 11.55pm on Thursday, July 29.

Officers discovered Mr Sumner with critical injuries and despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The teenage boy is the second suspect to have been charged over the death.

On August 1, Richard Sampson, 49, of Fretson Court, Manor, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed weapon in public. He was remanded into custody as the case progresses through court.