A TEENAGE boy has been remanded in custody after been charged with the murder of a man in Bocking.

Annie Davidson

A TEENAGE boy has been remanded in custody after been charged with the murder of a man in Bocking.

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today. (Monday)

The youngster from Hackney in London is accused of murdering Alan Reilly, 25, on April 22 in Coldnailhurst Avenue in Bocking, near Braintree.

He will appear before Witham Youth Court on June 3.