15 year old charged over murder of Owen Dunn in Swindon

The 18 year old died from stab wounds in December

Owen Dunn
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 26th Mar 2023
Last updated 26th Mar 2023

Detectives investigating the murder of Owen Dunn in Swindon have charged a third person.

The 18 year old died in a stabbing in December last year.

(A 15 year old boy - who we can't name for legal reasons - will appear in court tomorrow in connection with Owen Dunn's death in December.

Two other teenagers have also been charged over the attack in the Mazurek Way area of the town.

Wiltshire Police say a woman in her 30s who was questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.

They remain keen to hear from anyone with new information.

Wiltshire Police statement

"A 15-year-old boy from Swindon has been charged with the murder of Owen Dunn.

"The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Monday (27/03).

"A woman in her 30s who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.

"Two other teenagers, aged 14 and 17, have previously been charged with murder in connection with this fatal stabbing.

"Owen, 18, died from his injuries after being stabbed in Mazurek Way, Swindon on 4 December 2022.

"We continue to appeal for any information in relation to this incident."

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