One person charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Bicester

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 16th Mar 2024

One person has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Bicester.

The victim has now been named as 45 year old Dale Bond who was found with serious injuries at a property on Mullein Road on Wednesday afternoon (13 March).

Despite efforts from paramedics he passed away at the scene.

A post-mortem examination has been conducted with the cause of death being confirmed as a stab wound to the chest.

22 year old Bailey Heywood, of no fixed abode but from the Bicester area, has been charged with one count of murder.

Heywood will appear at Oxford Crown Court where Oxford Magistrates’ Court is sitting, on Saturday (16/3).

A man in his twenties who was also arrested has been released on police bail.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Will Crowther, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Bond, and specialist officers continue to support them at this very difficult time.

“Members of the public will continue to see a police presence as a scene will remain in place in Mullein Road.

“We would like to thank the public for their support and patience.”

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