A man was charged with murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Skelmersdale.
Dylan Bragger, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene on Digmoor Road in the town shortly after emergency services were called to the area at around 9pm on Thursday, June 29.
A 28-year-old man arrested in connection with the boy's death has now been charged with his murder, police said today.
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Felipe Figueiredo, 28, of Birleywood, Skelmersdale, is due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court today, July 1.
Paying tribute after his death, Dylan’s family said: “Our boy had a heart of gold, he was a gentle giant and was loved by so many. As a family we have no words to explain how we are feeling at this heart-breaking time.
“Dylan had such an infectious smile that would light up any room and he could cheer anyone up with one of his big bear hugs. Our boy didn’t deserve any of this, he was just a 15-year-old lad working towards being a car mechanic, with his whole life ahead of him. We’ve got a hole in our heart that will never heal and no amount of words will ever take our pain away."
Lancashire police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the incident to call 101, quoting log 1526 of June 29. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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