The third man charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of Connor Tremble appeared in court yesterday.

Bradley Jones, of New Road, Bledington, near Chipping Norton, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court accused of perverting the course of justice.

The 21-year-old was released on conditional bail to appear at Oxford Crown Court on April 28.

William Blencowe, 20, of Oxford Road, Banbury, has been charged with murdering 17-year-old Connor outside his Iffley Fields, Oxford, flat on February 13.

Grant Clemens, 23, of Stockwells, Moreton-in-Marsh, is accused of assisting an offender. Both remain in custody.