Man and woman to go on trial for Barnsley murder

A man and woman are to go on trial over a murder in Barnsley.

Gary Dean, aged 48, was attacked in a wooded area behind Moorend Lane, Silkstone Common – close to where he lived – on Thursday, September 6, last year.

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Gary Dean

Scott Dawson, aged 41, of Allotts Court, Barnsley and Carol Dawson, 72, of Stonewood Grove, Barnsley, are both accused of murder.

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