{"id":5365,"date":"2026-06-11T16:47:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/boy-15-and-man-43-remanded-over-bobby-bloomfield-murder-as-details-emerge\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:47:19","slug":"boy-15-and-man-43-remanded-over-bobby-bloomfield-murder-as-details-emerge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/boy-15-and-man-43-remanded-over-bobby-bloomfield-murder-as-details-emerge\/","title":{"rendered":"Boy, 15, and man, 43, remanded over Bobby Bloomfield &#8216;murder&#8217; as details emerge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1a5e55\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The court hearing came four days after 12-year-old Bobby Bloomfield was found with serious injuries following the incident in Pilgrims Hatch, Essex<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281724\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bobby Bloomfield\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281724.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Bobby-Bloomfield-death.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281724.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Bobby-Bloomfield-death.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281724.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Bobby-Bloomfield-death.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281724.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Bobby-Bloomfield-death.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Essex Police have said Bobby Bloomfield sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Pilgrims Hatch on Sunday and died a short time later in hospital\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Essex Police have said Bobby Bloomfield sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Pilgrims Hatch on Sunday and died a short time later in hospital<cite aria-label=\"Image: Family Handout\/Essex Police\/PA Wire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Family Handout\/Essex Police\/PA Wire)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tragic schoolboy Bobby Bloomfield was struck by a car after being chased off private land, a court heard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and William Lunnon, 43, were today remanded in custody charged with murder following an appearance at Chelmsford magistrates court. Bobby, a student at Shenfield High School, died in hospital after being discovered by officers in Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, on Sunday evening, having suffered serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prosecutor Rohini Majumdar told the court the victim and his friends were on private property when Lunnon approached them and asked them to leave. It is alleged the boys &#8220;ran off&#8221;, but were subsequently chased by the two defendants in a car.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37281729\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281729\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.33\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The scene of the incident on Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch in Essex\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_ESS_Ashwells-Road.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_ESS_Ashwells-Road.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_ESS_Ashwells-Road.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_ESS_Ashwells-Road.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The scene of the incident on Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch in Essex\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The scene of the incident on Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch in Essex<cite aria-label=\"Image: Essex Live\/BPM MEDIA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Essex Live\/BPM MEDIA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">During today&#8217;s hearing, the 15-year-old defendant wore a quarter-zip jumper and jeans and spoke only to confirm his date of birth and that he understood the matter could only be dealt with at crown court. Lunnon, who was wearing a grey prison tracksuit, spoke only to confirm his age, date of birth and address. They will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Police are still continuing to question four other people &#8211; two men, aged 65 and 54, and two women, aged 65 and 45 &#8211; all from Pilgrims Hatch, who were arrested on Tuesday and remain in custody on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cops from Essex Police&#8217;s Serious Crime Directorate are said to be building &#8220;a detailed picture&#8221; of the circumstances. Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood said: \u201cThis remains a complex investigation, and we have made significant progress, including bringing charges and making further arrests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Our focus remains on establishing the full circumstances and supporting Bobby\u2019s family, who have suffered an unimaginable loss. I continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37281730\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37281730\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.33\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flowers were laid at a crossroads just a few yards away from a house police were seen entering and leaving\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281730.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_44e3694a-5973-4c7e-a8ab-f13c16cced01jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281730.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_44e3694a-5973-4c7e-a8ab-f13c16cced01jpeg.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281730.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_44e3694a-5973-4c7e-a8ab-f13c16cced01jpeg.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37281730.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_44e3694a-5973-4c7e-a8ab-f13c16cced01jpeg.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Flowers were laid at a crossroads just a few yards away from a house police were seen entering and leaving\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Flowers were laid at a crossroads just a few yards away from a house police were seen entering and leaving<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Even the smallest detail could help us build a clear and accurate picture of events. If you were in the area at the time, or have anything that could assist our investigation, please report it via the public portal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a heartbreaking statement released on Tuesday, Bobby&#8217;s relatives said: &#8220;Losing a child is every parent&#8217;s nightmare. We are living that nightmare and no words can ever explain how we are feeling. Bobby brought light and life into all our lives, and we have lost that for ever. The hole he has left can never be filled.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Comedian Josh James, who is a cousin of Bobby, also posted a touching tribute online, alongside photos of them together. He wrote: &#8220;My beautiful cousin Bobby. We will miss and love you always&#8221;. In another message, he added: &#8220;Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I&#8217;ll miss you until we meet again&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/bobby-bloomfield-murder-trial-essex-37281668\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The court hearing came four days after 12-year-old Bobby Bloomfield was found with serious injuries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_Bobby-Bloomfield-death.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}