Third teenager arrested in connection to murder

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The incident happened in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham

BBC A police car parked close to the camera in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham. In front of it is a line of blue and white police tape stretched across the road. In the background a lone police officer in a high-vis top can be seen, along with some black wheelie bins — The incident happened in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham

Another teenager has been arrested as part of an investigation into the murder of a man in his 40s.

The arrest of the 18 year old comes after the death of Hamid Erfani in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham on 16 December.

Two teenage boys from Cheltenham, aged 15 and 17, who had previously been charged with murder in connection with the incident, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on 22 December.

The pair are also charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article and have been remanded in custody until 27 February. The 18 year old also remains in custody.

Gloucestershire Police said an investigation by the force's Major Investigation Team is under way and officers still want to speak to anyone with information.

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