Man charged in connection with double murder investigation – Milton Keynes

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, a man has been charged in connection with a double murder investigation in Milton Keynes.

Today (27/12) Jazwell Brown, aged 49, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, has been charged with; two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and one count each of possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (28/12).

The charges are in connection with an incident in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley on Christmas Day (25/12).

Despite formal identification not yet taking place, we can confirm that the women who sadly died in this incident are Joanne Pearson, aged 38 and Teohna Grant, aged 24, both of Milton Keynes.

We continue to support the families at this difficult time, and our thoughts are with them.

The families would ask for their privacy to be respected at this time.

AP

Note to Editors:

Police have now been informed that the dog thankfully survived this incident.

As criminal proceedings against this defendant are active, there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice his right to a fair trial.