Two men have been charged with murder after the body of a teenager was found in Sunderland.
Extensive searches were carried out after Kieran Williams, 18, failed to return home on 18 April.
His body was found on 2 June.
Police arrested two men, both aged 19, and they have been subsequently charged with murder.
They will appear before magistrates in South Tyneside today.
Two men aged 20 and 28, and one woman aged 46, were also arrested in connection with the investigation.
They remain on police bail pending further enquiries.
Northumbria Police said in a statement: “Once again, our thoughts remain with Kieran’s loved ones during this unimaginable time.
“Over the past few weeks, we have been carrying out extensive enquiries into the disappearance and suspected murder of Kieran. Thank you to everyone for their ongoing patience and co-operation.
“Now that charges have been brought against these two suspects, we would ask the public to please refrain from any speculation – both on social media and in the wider community – that could jeopardise the legal proceedings.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.”
