Arsenal scout has been charged with two counts of murder over the death of a pair 16-year-old boys. Frankie Watson, the son of scout Conan Watson, is accused of killing Charlie Preston and Frankie Gater.
They were stabbed in Brentwood in Essex in the early hours of October 24. Watson, 20, of Baker Street, Orsett, Essex, was not asked how he pleaded during a court appearance at Basildon Crown Court today.
He is also charged with the attempted murder of a third boy. The third person has not been named due to reporting restrictions, while Watson faces a fourth charge of possession of an offensive weapon as well.Watson, who was signed by Conference side Southend United Football Club as a young footballer, only spoke to acknowledge the question.
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