Two in court on murder charge after body found near Clumber Park

TWO men appeared before a district judge after they were charged with the murder of pensioner Henry Thwaite.

The accused, wearing grey, were brought before Judge Leo Pyle for their first court appearance yesterday at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court.

Luke Roe, aged 33, of Potter Street, Worksop, and Matthew Roe, aged 24, of Franklin Road, Jacksdale, have both been charged with murder and fraud by false representation in connection with the investigation. Luke Roe has also been charged with criminal damage and Matthew Roe with failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

The pair confirmed their names and date of birth to the court’s legal advisor before she told them they were both charged with the murder of Mr Thwaite - a charge that can only be heard at the crown court. Both men are due to appear there today.

They were charged with murder after an 85-year-old man was discovered in Limetree Avenue near Clumber Park at around 9am on Sunday.

The man was found dead at the side of the road in a wooded area leading to the National Trust site.

Kevin Roe, aged 60, and Abbie Dixon, aged 27, both of Watson Road, Worksop, have been charged with assisting an offender and will attend the same hearing at Nottingham Crown Court.

Detective Inspector Kaz Smithson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have now charged four people in connection with this incident. I want to thank all of the police officers and staff for their hard work and dedication in carrying out a thorough investigation. Our thoughts are with all of those who may have known the victim at this incredibly sad time. I want to once again reassure the community that while we do not believe there to be any wider risk to public safety, there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area.”

Anyone with any information, or who has any CCTV or dash-cam footage, is asked to call 101, quoting incident 220 of July 24, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.