Man charged with the murder of 15 year old boy in Skelmersdale

Detectives investigating the death of Dylan Bragger in Skelmersdale have charged a man with murder.

Police were called around 9pm on Thursday (June 29) to Digmoor Road following a report a teenage boy had been stabbed.

Emergency services attended and despite their best efforts, Dylan, 15, sadly died at the scene.

A man was later arrested in connection with Dylan’s death.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Felipe Figueiredo, aged 28, of Birleywood, Skelmersdale, has been charged with murder.

He appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday, July 1).

Police continue to appeal to anyone with information about the investigation to call police on 101, quoting log 1526 of June 29.

Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.