16/06/2009

Man Remanded Over Newsagent Murder

A 38-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a shop owner in Luton.

Richard Leslie Dettmer, 38, of no fixed address, is charged in connection with the death of 59-year-old Jashbhai Patel, who was found at Moon's Newsagents in Park Street, Luton in the early hours of Sunday.

Mr Patel died later in hospital.

A post mortem examination confirmed he died from multiple stab wounds.

Dettmer is accused of murder and causing grievous bodily harm.

He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 30 June.

(JM/BMcC)

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