TWO men have been charged with the murder of a Burnham-on-Sea man. 

Joseph Pearce, 40 died at a property on Churchill Close, Burnham-on-Sea on Monday (July 10).

Dominic Lacey, 21, of Newham Place, Patchway and James Hobbs, 43, of Churchill Close, Burnham-on-Sea will appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court on July 15.

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A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A 22-year-old man and three women aged 24, 38 and 54 were arrested in connection with the investigation have all been released without charge.

"We'd like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we carried out enquiries at Churchill Close."