CRASH ‘MURDER’ 

Boy, 12, ‘mowed down, punched then killed by 15-year-old teen after he was caught on wealthy businessman’s land’

A SCHOOLBOY was mowed down and killed by a 15-year-old after he was caught on private property, a court heard.

Bobby Bloomfield was discovered with serious injuries in Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, at around 5.40pm on Sunday.

Bobby Bloomfield, a 12-year-old boy, in a white collared shirt.
Bobby Bloomfield, 12, died after he was struck by a vehicle in Pilgrims Hatch, EssexCredit: PA
 

Essex Police cars block a road with police tape and cones.
Police were called to the scene on SundayCredit: BPM
Tragically, the teen could not be saved and was later declared dead in hospital.

William Lunnon, 43, and a 15-year-old boy appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder.

Prosecutor Rohini Majumdar said Bobby and his friends were on Lunnon’s private property when he approached them and asked them to leave.

The boys allegedly “ran off” but were chased by the two defendants in a car, which was being driven by the teenager, it was said.

William Lunnon, 43, holding a glass of beer while seated outdoors.
William Lunnon has been charged with murderCredit: Facebook
 

Floral tributes and a lit candle placed by the side of Ashwells Road.
Floral tributes left at the sceneCredit: BPM
The court was told Bobby was “stuck” by the vehicle before the teen exited it and “punched and kicked” him.

It is alleged that the pair then left Bobby at the side of the road.

Lunnon and the teen will next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday for a hearing.

In a statement released through Essex Police earlier this week, Bobby’s family said: “Losing a child is every parent’s nightmare.

“We are living that nightmare and no words can ever explain how we are feeling.

“Bobby brought light and life into all our lives and we have lost that forever.”

The force previously said two men, aged 65 and 54, and two women, aged 65 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood said: “This remains a complex investigation, and we have made significant progress, including bringing charges and making further arrests.

“Our focus remains on establishing the full circumstances and supporting Bobby’s family, who have suffered an unimaginable loss.

“I continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. Even the smallest detail could help us build a clear and accurate picture of events.

“If you were in the area at the time, or have anything that could assist our investigation, please report it via the public portal.”