THREE teenagers have been charged with murder after a 13-year-old boy died in a Reading park.

Olly Stephens was reportedly stabbed in Bugs Bottom fields, Emmer Green, on January 3 and sadly died at the scene.

It happened shortly before 4pm and a sparked a major murder investigation as the area was cordoned off for forensics to scour the park.

Thames Valley Police arrested five teenagers soon after.

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The force has since confirmed a 13-year-old girl and two boys, aged 13 and 14, all from Reading, have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm

The girl has also been charged with perverting the course of justice.

All three suspects have been remanded in custody to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Two other boys, both aged 13, have been released on bail, with strict conditions, until February 1.

It comes after police warned members of the public that sharing and posting comments online in relation to the murder investigation could be considered a criminal offence.

Olly’s family paid tribute to their ‘charming and beautiful’ son earlier this week and a GoFundMe page set up in his memory has raised more than £11,000 so far.

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Thames Valley Police is continuing its investigation into the incident, with senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown saying: “This continues to be a very difficult time for the family of Olly. Our thoughts remain with them.

“The Stephens family appreciate all of the kindness shown to them, but they have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.

“Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch and report it, and to refrain from posting this information on social media.”

Anyone who believes that they have any information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact police on 101, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.