Charlie Chandler, 21, charged with murder of two 17-year-old boys and attempted murder

A man has been charged with the murder of two 17-year-old boys and the attempted murder of two other males at a birthday party at a house in Milton Keynes.

Charlie Chandler, 21, from Bletchley, was charged on Thursday in relation to the attacks on Saturday night.

Thames Valley police confirmed that a 22-year-old man had also been arrested in connection with the double murder investigation and remained in custody.

A statement from the force said: “The charge is in connection with an incident in Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes at 11.59pm on Saturday, when officers were called to a report of a stabbing.”

Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice, who were both 17, died after being stabbed in what officers described as a “targeted attack” at the party. Police said that Dom died from a stab wound to the back, while Ben was knifed in the chest.

Another 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man were also injured as a result of the incident and are still recovering.

Chandler is due to appear at Milton Keynes magistrates court on Friday.