FOUR CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH SIMON CLARK MURDER
Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that four people have been charged in connection with the murder of Simon Clark at Grove Caravan Park, Pendine, on Thursday, September 27, 2018.
Jeffrey Stephen Ward, aged 40, from Pendine, has been charged with murder.
Linda Mary Rowley, aged 52, from Pendine, has been charged with assisting an offender (murder).
Kirston Macklin, aged 52, from Newport, Gwent, has been charged with assisting an offender. (murder).
Julie Louise Harris, aged 46, from Tonypandy, has been charged with assisting an offender. (murder).
They will appear at Llanelli Magistrates’ Courts (today) Friday, October 5.
Police continue to appeal for information as to the whereabouts of 52-year-old Steve Baxter, who is wanted on suspicion of the murder of Simon Clark.
Detective Superintendent Huw Davies said:
“I would like to thank the public for their support and patience while we carry out this investigation. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim, Simon Clark.
“We are continuing with the search for Steve Baxter, who is wanted on suspicion of murder. We know he was in the Bridgend area last Friday and we are aware that he has connections in the West Wales, South Wales and South West England areas. He is considered dangerous so I urge anyone who sees him or knows where he is not to approach him – call 999.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number: 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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