Barry Dawson, a 60-year-old grandfather, was fatally shot through the downstairs front window of his terraced house on Elm Street in Stanley, Co Durham, as reported by Durham Constabulary. Kevin Dorward, 38, of Annfield Plain, has been charged with murder in connection to the incident, while Michaela Hetherington, 35, also of Annfield Plain, faces charges of perverting the course of justice. Both suspects are in custody and are scheduled to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court later this week.
Additionally, a 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 20-year-old man along with a 49-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three individuals are currently in police custody. The family of the deceased continue to receive support from specialized family liaison officers during this difficult time.
Describing Barry Dawson as a “much-loved father, granddad, and partner who will be greatly missed,” his family expressed deep sadness and mourned the significant loss they are facing. The police force involved in the investigation announced that multiple leads are being pursued, with officers committed to ongoing work in the region for an extensive period. Authorities urge anyone who may have seen a white Seat Arona with the registration NA24 OJK in the Stanley and Annfield Plain area on the day of the incident to come forward with any relevant information.
Durham Constabulary disclosed that a dedicated team of 35 detectives from its major crime unit, in collaboration with armed response officers, crime scene investigators, search teams, and local officers, are actively engaged in the case. The investigation remains ongoing as police explore various avenues to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Barry Dawson’s tragic death
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