Heartbroken household pays tribute to ‘cheeky’ boy stabbed to demise at occasion

A young person fatally stabbed in a village in west Sussex has been named as Charlie Cosser.

The 17-year-old was left preventing for his life in hospital after being significantly assaulted at an handle in Warnham, West Sussex, within the early hours of Sunday, July 23 – and died two days later.

Charlie, also called ‘Cheeks’, was stabbed a number of instances in the course of the assault in Marches Road.

His household paid tribute to their “cheeky” and “loving” son and brother, from Milford in Surrey, roughly 15 miles from Warnham, including their lives have been destroyed after the “tragic and unnecessary” loss.

A household assertion learn: “Despite courageously battling right ’til the very end of his young and innocent life, his injuries were too severe and he tragically passed away on the evening of Tuesday 25 July.

“He was essentially the most caring, cheeky, loving son and brother we may have ever wished for, and we can not think about a life with out him.”

They added: “His ridiculously foolish sense of humour will likely be deeply missed by everybody that knew and beloved him.”

The tribute comes as a 16-year-old boy from Chessington, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder, and possession of a bladed article.

A 16-year-old girl from Horsham has also been charged with perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender.

They will both appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court today.

A 52-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed as the investigation continues.

Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, who is leading the investigation from the Surrey and Sussex major crime team described the case as a “complicated and fast-moving investigation” as he appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

She said: “We know there have been a lot of younger folks in attendance at an occasion, and we’re eager to talk to them.”

“In the meantime, we urge the general public to not speculate in regards to the incident on social media as it might jeopardise the continued investigation.”

Anyone with data is being requested to name 01273 470101, quoting Operation Ketley, or to report it on-line through the Major Incident Public Portal right here.

Alternatively, folks can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.