Couple Charged in Grandfather Barry Dawson's Fatal Shooting

Kevin Dorward, 38, has been charged with the murder of Barry Dawson, 60, who was shot through the window of his home in South Moor, County Durham. Dorward's partner, Michaela Hetherington, 35, faces a charge of perverting the course of justice by allegedly falsely reporting that the car used in the crime was stolen. Both appeared in court, where they were remanded in custody, with Dorward expected to appear at Durham Crown Court soon. The incident, which has left the community in shock, involved multiple suspects, including a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and others suspected of assisting an offender. Dawson's family has expressed their devastation at his loss, describing him as a much-loved father and grandfather. The investigation continues with a significant police presence in the area as detectives pursue several lines of inquiry.