TWO men have been charged with murder following the death of John Wright in Stockton.

Jordan Vaughan, 20, of Harlow Crescent, Thornaby , and Kienan Johnson, 21, of Windsor Road, Stockton, have each been charged with the murder of the 41-year-old.

They were listed to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court on New Year's Day over Mr Wright's alleged killing following his death on Sunday, December 29, around 1.30pm.

Members of Mr Wright's family identified him on Monday, saying he was "everything" to them.

The family tribute read: “Today we have identified our family member John Wright who tragically died on Sunday.

“John was loved by all of his family and was everything to us."