Man, 49, Charged with Double Murder and Attempted Murders in Christmas Day Stabbings

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A 49-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following the deaths of two women in a suspected stabbing incident on Christmas Day in Milton Keynes.

Officers from Thames Valley Police were called to Santa Cruz Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, where they found two women fatally injured. The victims have been identified asJoanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24.

Jazwell Brown,49, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court today, charged with two counts of murder. Wearing a grey tracksuit, Brown spoke only to confirm his name, age, and address before being remanded in custody.

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Brown also faces charges of the attempted murders of Bradley Latter, 29, and a teenage boy who cannot be named for legal reasons. Both survivors were hospitalized with serious injuries and are reported to be in stable condition.

Additionally, Brown has been charged with possession of an illegal bladed article in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. The Staffordshire bull terrier involved, initially reported as deceased, has been confirmed to have survived.

The attack on Teohna Grant occurred in her flat as millions of families across the UK sat down to watchWallace and Gromiton Christmas Day evening. Joanne Pearson was also killed during the same series of events.

During today’s hearing, Magistrate Bernard Crossey held a moment of silence in respect for the victims.

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Thames Valley Police have confirmed they are providing support to the families of all those involved.