HEREFORDSHIRE MP Bill Wiggin has praised the "swift and professional" response of West Mercia Police after the death of a Kington man.

A 19-year-old and 29-year-old have been charged with the murder of Carl Dyche after police were called to Greenfields in Kington on Thursday.

Speaking about the police response, North Herefordshire MP Mr Wiggin said the "tragic death of Mr Dyche is a shocking and saddening one".

"My thoughts and prayers go out to his family," he said.

"I would like to thank the emergency services and particularly the West Mercia Police for their swift and professional approach.

"They have been open and transparent about arresting people in connection with this act and have done their best to reassure local people about the unusual nature of this tragic occurrence."

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He added: "I feel that it is important to stress that these things do not happen often in our county and that when they do we are well served by our police officers.

"My thoughts go out to each and every one of those affected by this crime.”

Ajay Price, of Wellington Lane, Canon Pyon, was arrested and charged by police after the death of 51-year-old Carl Dyche.

It was alleged that Price, 19, killed Mr Dyche on Thursday in Greenfields, in the north Herefordshire town.

Appearing at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Monday for the first time since being charged with one count of murder, he was remanded in custody.

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Wearing a dark Parka coat during the short hearing, Price was told he would next appear at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.

West Mercia Police said a second man, John Locke, 33, of Greenfields, Kington, was also charged with grievous bodily harm.

He appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Saturday, December 4, and was also remanded.

A third man, 29-year-old Luke Thomas Bellis from Kington, was also arrested on suspicion of murder.

He was told at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday that he would also appear at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.