DETECTIVES investigating the death of a 23-year-old man in Buckley on Tuesday evening have tonight charged a man with murder.

Detective Superintendent Mark Pierce said: "This evening, Jamie Scott Mitchell (24), from Buckley, has been charged with the murder of Steven Wilkinson.

"He will appear before Magistrates in Mold tomorrow morning.

"Our thoughts remain with Steven’s family and friends at this difficult time."

The incident occurred on Precinct Way in Buckley shortly before 10.30pm on Tuesday. 

On Thursday, the deceased was formally idenitified as Steven Wilkinson, from Buckley. 

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