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Murdered pensioner named

The 70-year-old man murdered in his Swindon home yesterday lunchtime has been named as Brian Michael Marsh. Police were called to his house in Whittington Road,Westlea shortly before 12.30pm after officers received a report of a disturbance. They found a 70-year-old man, who was confirmed dead a short while later and soon after his 45-year-old son was arrested on suspicion of murder. A post mortem is expected to be carried out later today. Police are still appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them by calling Det Supt James Vaughan on 0845 408 7000 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Check out crime stats in your area with our new Local Information section - click here read more
Drug-addicted burglar jailed

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Man arrested over father's murder

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Archive - Tuesday, 15 May 2007