Man charged in South Petherton murder investigation
A man will appear in court after being charged with murder.
A man, accused of the murder of Colin Lawson, will appear in court after being charged with murder.
Graham Janes, 49, will appear at Taunton Magistrates Court today.
He is accused of the murder of Colin Lawson, 43, in Holbrook Park in South Petherton on Friday.
A post-mortem examination found that Mr Lawson died after a number of wound injuries.
Mr Janes, of Pear Tree Drive in Chard, has also been charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm on the same evening.
Senior Investigating Officer DI Alan Smith said: “Colin’s family remain in our thoughts and specially-trained officers are continuing to provide them with updates and support."
“A small scene remains in place while further enquiries are carried out at the property but we are trying to complete them as soon as possible. We’d like to thank local residents for their understanding and patience.”