Suspect is charged with murdering two 17-year-olds who were stabbed to death at Milton Keynes party

Suspect, 21, is charged with murdering two 17-year-olds who were stabbed to death at Milton Keynes house party

  • Charlie Chandler charged with two counts of murder and two attempted murder
  • Ben Gillham-Rice and Dominic Ansah died after the attack on Saturday
  • Second man, 22, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection

A man has been charged with murdering two 17-year-old boys who were stabbed at a house party. 

Charlie Chandler, 21, has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder after the deaths at a house party in Milton Keynes, Thames Valley Police said. 

Ben Gillham-Rice and Dominic Ansah died after the attack that took place just before midnight on Saturday when knife-wielding gatecrashers covered their faces and invaded a birthday party at the £600,000 home.

Police are pictured scouring the area in Buckinghamshire as they search for murder weapons following the deaths 

Dominic Ansah was named as on of the teenagers who was killed

Ben Gillham-Rice with his mother Suzie Gillham  was the other 17-year-old killed

Dominic Ansah (left) and Ben Gillham-Rice were named as the teenagers who were killed on Saturday at a house party in Milton Keynes 

A 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man were also hurt and were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

It was understood that a fight broke out inside the party and that Ben Gillham-Rice and Dominic Ansah were fatally stabbed in the ensuing melee.

A second man, 22, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the attack. 

He remains in police custody. 

Forensic offices were pictured leaving the property and blood was seen on the door of the property when police arrived at the scene

Forensic offices were pictured leaving the property and blood was seen on the door of the property when police arrived at the scene

Ambulance and police crews attended Archford Croft (pictured above) after reports that a stabbing had taken place

Ambulance and police crews attended Archford Croft (pictured above) after reports that a stabbing had taken place

Two tearful cousins of one of the boys attended the site of the killing to lay flowers on Sunday.

One of the cousins, who did not wish to give her name, said: ‘He’s come here with his long-time best friend since childhood, comes to a party and both of their lives just got ripped away from them.

‘He was just so respectful to, like, his family and friends. Many, many people’s hearts are broken.’ 

In a statement, Thames Valley Police said: ‘Thames Valley Police has charged a man and another man has been arrested in connection with a double murder investigation in Milton Keynes.

‘Charlie Chandler, aged 21, of Fitzwilliam Street, Bletchley, has been charged today with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

‘The charge is in connection with an incident in Archford Croft, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes at 11.59pm on Saturday, when officers were called to a report of a stabbing.

‘Two 17-year-old boys who have been formally identified as Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice sadly died.

‘Two other males, a 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man, also suffered injuries as a result of this incident and are recovering.

‘Chandler is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

‘A 22-year-old man, from Milton Keynes, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with this incident.

‘He remains in police custody.’ 

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