Barry Dawson, a 60-year-old grandfather from County Durham, was tragically shot and killed through the window of his home on Elm Street in Stanley on April 5th. Two additional individuals have now been charged in connection with his murder. Sean Reay, 29, from Stanley, was apprehended in Northern Ireland and is scheduled to appear at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Monday, according to Durham Police. Another suspect, Keith Edward Dorward, also known as Keith Edward Lax, aged 47 and from Stanley, was arrested on Thursday and charged on Saturday night. He is set to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday. In addition to these arrests, three other men have been charged with the murder of Mr. Dawson: Thomas Lee Sterling, 21, from Stanley, Kevin Dorward, 38, from Annfield Plain, and Kelvin Craig Lawson, 37, from Stanley. Lawson was ordered to appear at Teesside Crown Court on Monday. For updates, follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram. For more information, visit the HM Courts & Tribunals Service website.
