Two charged with murder over death of man in Turkey after Blackpool pub row

Two men have been charged with murder after a man died in Turkey following an "altercation" at a Lancashire pub.

Simon Marx, 42, from Blackpool, died while on holiday in the Turkish city of Fethiye on 8 October.

A day earlier, he had been involved in a row at the Newton Arms in Staining near Blackpool at about 12.20am, police said.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Marx suffered "blunt head trauma", which police believe he sustained during the "altercation" at the pub.

Steven Lane, 29, and David Easter, 54, have now been charged with Mr Marx's murder.

Lane has also been charged with wounding with intent in relation to a second person who was also injured at the Newton Arms.

Both men are in custody and are due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates' Court on Friday.

A third man who was arrested, a 29-year-old from Blackpool, has been released without charge.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Willis said: "I would like to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation so far but also urge anyone who still has information which could help to please come forward."