A man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk has been charged with aggravated murder.

Tyler Robinson could face the death penalty if he is convicted of killing conservative activist Mr Kirk.

Announcing the charges, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said: "The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy."

Mr Kirk was shot on September 10 as he spoke to students at a university in Utah.

Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Mr Kirk in the neck with a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building.

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The 22-year-old was also charged with felony discharge of a firearm - punishable by up to life in prison - and obstructing justice, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

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