A man who has been charged with murder appeared before Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday and has been remanded in custody.
Vincent Sparkes, 44, of Station Road, Swindon was remanded in custody until Tuesday 18th July 2023 when a further hearing will take place at Bristol Crown Court at 9.30am.
The charge is in relation to a stabbing in Broad Street, Swindon, at around 9pm on Tuesday 11th July following which a man in his 40s died.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker said: “I want to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the family of the deceased at this difficult time.
“This will understandably have caused a great deal of concern in the local community. I would like to thank members of the public for their continued support and patience as this investigation progresses.”
