Marston Montgomery
Marston Montgomery is a small village and civil parish in western Derbyshire. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was at least 3. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) from the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The Church of Saint Giles dates back to Norman times but was heavily restored during the 19th century. The village's school also has a lengthy history, as it has been in existence since at least 1831. It is close to the villages of Cubley and Norbury.
Murder case
In 2004, Mark Dyche, a resident of Marston Montgomery, killed his ex-fiance Tania Moore, in a violent and pre-meditated attack with accomplices. Derbyshire Police, in their investigation, admitted that their work had been below standard in dealing with the threats made to Moore before the fatal attack.
References
- ^ <"Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ Pigot and Co's Commercial Directory for Derbyshire, 1835, accessed via Genuki, 28 September 2008
- ^ "Man guilty of showjumper murder". BBC News. 12 May 2005. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Tania's family seek death penalty". BBC News. 12 May 2005. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
External links
Media related to Marston Montgomery at Wikimedia Commons