POLICE have charged a teenager with murder following the death of a man in Fareham.

Officers launched the probe following the discovery of Michael Deary's body.

The 29-year-old was found dead flat at Omaha Close in Fareham around 12.40pm on Monday, August 20.

Police say they have now charged a 17-year-old boy from Gosport with his murder.

He will appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court today (Monday 27 August).

Officers are still appealing for information about the murder.

Anyone who hasn't spoken to officers and would like to please call police on 101, visit Fareham police station or email fareham.police@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.

Anyone with information that could assist our investigation should call 101 quoting Operation Bic, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can also make a report using the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/1059.