Family pay tribute to 'loving young man' found dead in Derbyshire
Owen Fairclough's body was found in Breaston earlier this month
Last updated 28th Jun 2023
The family of a young man allegedly murdered in Breaston have paid tribute to him, saying he was a homely, kind person with his whole future to look forward to.
A murder investigation was launched after the body of Owen Fairclough was found on a path near Risley Lane on Friday 23rd June 2023 at around 7.20pm.
In a statement, the family of the 21-year-old, have said: “Owen was a loving young man. He loved his family and his job.
“He was a homely, kind person who loved cooking.
“Owen had his whole future to look forward to and really wanted his own family one day.
“We are devastated to lose him.”
Man charged with Owen's murder...
A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with Owen’s death. Jack Towell, of Castle Boulevard in Nottingham, has been charged with murder. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 28th June 2023.
Two other men, aged 21 and 30, have also been arrested. They remain in police custody.
Detectives remain keen to hear from anyone who has any information on Owen’s murder.
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