Teenage boy, 17, charged with murdering two men who were stabbed to death in travellers’ site altercation
One of the victims Barry Street was pictured with disgraced boxer Tyson Fury at an event just two weeks before his death
A TEENAGER has charged with stabbing to death two men at a travellers' site in Ipswich.
Barry Street, 32, and Nathan Oakley, 18, died from stab wounds following an incident at the West Meadows site, where they both lived.
A 17-year-old boy has been now been charged with the murder of Mr Street and Mr Oakley, said Suffold Police.
A post-mortem examination carried out earlier today confirmed that both men had both died from stab wounds, the force added.
Father-of-three Mr Street was killed just two weeks after he proudly posed for a photograph with former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.
The picture which he posted as his Facebook profile was taken at a £100-a-head dinner in Gorleston near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, where Fury was guest of honour.
Mr Street was jailed for 14 years at Ipswich Crown Court in 2006 for leading a gang which stole £500,000 in a string of ram raids and armed robberies across East Anglia.
Cops said Mr Street was found bleeding with serious wounds at the entrance to the council-run site beside the A14 slip road, and he died hours later in the city's Ipswich Hospital.
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Mr Oakley was taken to the same hospital in a car which was believed to have been driven by his cousin.
Witnesses said that his cousin parked outside and rushed to get doctors who called police and treated Mr Oakley on the pavement but were unable to save him,
Grieving family and friends took to social media to pay tribute to Mr Oakley, remembering his humour, loyalty and good nature.
One friend Charlotte Boswell wrote: "Still in shock that Nathan has gone, never in my life would think that would happen to him. It's an evil world we live in. RIP Nath, you was too good for this life."
Another friend Kathleen Cawley said: "Just got home from the hospital (my) heart's broke over him.
"My best friend since we were 12 . God his little handsome face is going to be missed."
Mr Street's pals also expressed their shock at his death.
One wrote: "Can't believe what happened yesterday my best old mate Barry Street was murdered along side an 18 year old boy what a pointless waste of life?
"I'd like to say Barry Street was a gentleman and will be sadly missed my thoughts and love go to all families involved in yesterday's events RIP boys."
Another friend added: "Shocking another two good men gone this year please god let that be the end."
A statement released by Suffolk Police tonight said: "The boy has been remanded in custody and will appear at Ipswich Youth Court for his first hearing on Monday (December 12).
"Police are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of West Meadows between 8am and 3pm on Thursday 8 December to contact detectives with any information they may have.
"Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have driven past the entrance of the site during this time and who have dash-cams fitted in their vehicles."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference 70694/16, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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