Family pay tribute to Telford murder victim

Antony Wootten was killed on Monday 17 July.

Antony
Author: Molly HookingsPublished 25th Jul 2023

The family of Antony Wootton, who died in Telford last week, has paid tribute to a ‘much loved’ son, father, grandfather, and brother.

The 41-year-old died on Monday 17 July in a carpark in Gresley Close in Woodside.

His family said: “Antony was very much loved and will be missed by his mum, dad, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

“We now ask that our privacy is respected so we can grieve in peace.”

Ashley Harris, aged 31, of Armstrong Close in Telford has been charged with Antony’s murder. Harris appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (22 July) and has been remanded in custody.

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