POLICE who launched a murder investigation after the death of a 27-year-old man have now charged five men.

Stephen John Willis died following an incident in Meadowcroft Road, Normanby, Middlesbrough on Monday night.

Five men - aged 20, 21, 21, 22 and 31 - have now been charged with murder and two counts of wounding with intent following Mr Willis’ death.

They are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court tomorrow (Thursday April 19).

Two other men aged 17 and 44 are also being treated at James Cook University Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and are both in a stable condition.