TWO men have been charged with the manslaughter and robbery of a 50-year-old man who died after collapsing at the front desk of a police office.

Lawrence French, of Alwent Road, in Middlesbrough died on May 25 this year after collapsing at the front desk of Middlesbrough Police Station.

Two local men, aged 39 and 40 will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court this morning, Friday July 29.