A heartbroken family has paid tribute to their "caring, cheeky and loving" teenage son who was stabbed to death at an end-of-term party. Charlie Cosser, also known as ‘Cheeks’, suffered multiple knife wounds at a £1.5million farmhouse in Warnham, West Sussex in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital, where he sadly died two days later.
His devastated family - dad Martin, mum Tara, older brother Adam and younger sister Eloise - have now issued a tribute to him, saying they "cannot imagine life without him". The statement, issued through Sussex Police, reads: "Our lives have been destroyed by the tragic and unnecessary loss of our son.
"Despite courageously battling right till 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 the most caring, cheeky, loving son and brother we could have ever wished for, and we cannot imagine a life without him.
Charlie's family paid tribute to their "caring, cheeky and loving" son and brother (Sussex Police)"Charlie’s wider family are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden loss. His grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins are struggling to come to terms with this tragic event. Tributes have been pouring in from Charlie’s wide circle of friends which we would like to acknowledge have brought us huge comfort in our darkest hours.
“We would also like to thank on our and Charlie’s behalf, all of the efforts of the emergency services who treated him on the scene, as well as the whole of the critical care team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, who did absolutely everything they could to save our precious boy, with the upmost compassion, empathy, sympathy and care. His ridiculously silly sense of humour will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved him."
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A 16-year-old boy from Chessington, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and has since been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. He remains remanded in police custody and is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court later today.
Another 16-year-old boy, initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, is now being treated as a witness and will face no further action. A 16-year-old girl from Horsham was arrested, and has since been charged with perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender.
Police at the scene (EDDIE MITCHELL)She also remains remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 27. A 52-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “This remains a complex and fast-moving investigation, and we continue to appeal for anyone with any information about this tragic incident to come forward.
“We know there were a number of young people in attendance at an event, and we are keen to speak to them. In the meantime, we urge the public not to speculate about the incident on social media as it may jeopardise the ongoing investigation.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police online via the Major Incident Public Portal or by calling 01273 470101, quoting Operation Ketley. You can also get in touch anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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