Man charged with vicar murder (From Gazette Series)

Man charged with Thornbury vicar murder

6:50pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012 in News By Liza-Jane Gillespie

A 47-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Thornbury vicar Rev John Suddards.

Avon and Somerset Police and West Mercia Police have confirmed this evening that they have charged 47-year-old Stephen John Farrow with two counts of murder.

Farrow is accused of the murder of the Rev John Suddards in Thornbury between Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14, and the murder of Betty Yates in Bewdley between the January 1 and 5.

In addition the 47-year-old faces a charge of burglary relating to a property in Thornbury between December 21, 2011 and January 3, 2012.

Farrow will appear at North Avon Magistrates Court tomorrow Thursday, February 23.

DCI Simon Crisp, from Avon and Somerset Constabulary's major crime investigation team, said: "Once again it has been the contribution of a member of the public that has made the difference - my thanks go to that person for their courage in providing us with that vital information."