Nine people to stand trial charged with murder of young dad
OLIVER FRECKLETON DIED FROM ONE STAB WOUND
EIGHT teenagers and one adult are set to stand trial next year charged with the murder of a young father in Burton just before Christmas.
It comes as three more people were charged over the death of 19-year-old Oliver Freckleton, and appeared at Stafford Crown Court on Monday, June 6.
They are 18-year-old Isaiah Hall, of Rose Hill Street, Derby; Adam Viola, aged 19, of Uppermoor Road, Allenton, Derby; and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be identified for legal reasons.
They now join six others who have already appeared at the crown court and are all set to stand trial together, starting on January 9.
They are Chardon Carlington Carnagie, 18, of Grampian Way, Derby; Travel Reid, 20, of Sinfin Lane, Derby; a 17-yearold boy; two 16-year-old Derby boys; and a 16-year-old girl, who all cannot be named for legal reasons.
Young father Oliver died as a result of a stab wound at a home in Bridgeside, Stretton, on
Saturday, December 11 last year. A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: “Officers would like to urge individuals not to speculate over the case on social media as you may prejudice legal proceedings.” Following his death, Mr Freckleton’s family released a joint statement saying: “Oliver was our world and has given us 19 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories. He would walk into any room and instantly light it up.
“Oliver idolised his friends and family, but more than anything in the world his baby daughter and girlfriend.
“He had his whole life in front of him and the pain we are feeling now is overwhelming.
“Just the thought of not seeing his cheeky smile or hearing his big booming voice again is breaking our hearts. Our lives will never be the same.
“We would like to thank our family, friends and Oliver’s friends for their support at this horrendous time.
“Thank you to Staffordshire Police for their support and tireless effort.”
He had his whole life in front of him and the pain we are feeling now is overwhelming
Family statement