FIVE teenagers arrested over the murder of a boy in Colchester have tonight been released on bail.

Jay Whiston, 17, was stabbed on Saturday night in Marlowe Way at a gathering attended by around 100 people.

Five teenagers have since been arrested on suspicion of his murder - two 18-year-old men and three 17-year-old boys.

All five were tonight release on bail until Wednesday, October 17, while police continue to investigate the incident.