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Stanley victim shot through own window, Durham Police confirm

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BBC Supt Peter Carr of Durham police stands on the steps outside Durham police station holding a clipboard while members of the press film him.BBC

Durham Police held a press conference to give an update on the investigation

Detectives investigating the death of a man who was shot through his window are working “around the clock”, police say.

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Barry Dawson, 60, was shot in his Elm Street home in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday and died at the scene.

A 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remained in custody three days after Mr Dawson’s death, Durham Police said.

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During a press conference, Supt Peter Carr said: “This was a frightening incident for those involved and those living nearby.”

He added a 35-strong team of detectives from the major crime unit were working alongside armed response officers, crime scene investigators, specialist search teams and neighbourhood officers.

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Speaking outside Stanley police station, Supt Carr said police were called at 17:20 BST to reports of a disturbance at Mr Dawson’s home.

“During the incident, Barry Dawson was shot through the window of his home address.

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“Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, Mr Dawson died at the scene.

“A 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remain in police custody.”

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