Teen Owen Dunn murder suspect released on bail

The 14-year-old is due to stand trial in June

Owen, from Penhill, was stabbed to death in December
Author: Matthew HutchinsonPublished 28th Mar 2023

A 14-year-old boy, charged with the murder of Owen Dunn in Swindon, has been released on conditional bail.

Owen, who was 18, died after being stabbed on Mazurek Way, Haydon End on 4 December.

The teenage defendant, who we cannot name for legal reasons, has previously pleaded not guilty.

He's next due to appear in court on 13 April and stand trial at Bristol Crown Court on 5 June.

Two other people have also been charged with Owen's murder.

A 15-year-old boy appeared at Bristol Crown Court, via video link, on 28 March. The suspect has been remanded in a youth detention centre and his next court date is 4 April.

Meanwhile, a a 17-year-old boy has been remanded in custody to attend a case management hearing on 13 April.

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