A TEENAGER has appeared in court today (May 31) charged with the murder of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

As previously reported, police launched a murder investigation following the death of a man on Sunday, May 22.

The victim has been named as Frantisek Olah, 31, who was found with serious injuries in Musgrave Close, Brighton Hill. He was later pronounced dead.

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A post mortem recorded that he had sustained stab wounds.

The 17-year-old, who can not be named for legal reasons, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court today.

He only spoke to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

District Judge Tim Pattinson adjourned the case to Winchester Crown Court tomorrow (June 1).

The teenager will be remanded in custody until the next hearing.

As previously reported two other teenagers - Ismaila Kamarra-Jarra, 18, of no fixed abode, and another 17-year-old boy from Basingstoke - have also been charged with the murder of Mr Olah.

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They appeared at Winchester Crown Court yesterday (May 30) when the judge, Mrs Justice Johannah Cutts DBE, adjourned the case to August 19, when they are expected to enter pleas. A provisional trial date of October 31 has been set.

Four others arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, including an 18-year-old man and three 18-year-old women, have been released under investigation.

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