Billy McNicholl: 18-year-old charged with murder of Ipswich man who died on Christmas Day
William McNicholl, known as Billy, was found dead a week later at 6pm on New Year's Day at an address in Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich.
Friends had become concerned for his welfare after it had been days since he was last active on social media, posting a picture of Christmas dinner.
Suffolk Police said a Home Office post-mortem examination showed he died from head injuries and a stab wound to the right shoulder.
18-year-old Jake McMillan was re-arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder, having previously been arrested and bailed in January when he was 17.
Mr McMillan, most recently of Banbury Road, Hackney in London, but formerly of Ipswich, has been charged with murder and also being concerned in the supply of cannabis.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Police said three other people were arrested on 1 April as part of the investigation.
A 17-year-old boy, 18-year-old man and 41-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
They were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and were bailed to return to police on 1 October.
A woman in her 50s, who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder before being released on bail, will face no further action.
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