Ex-policeman in court over death plot case

A retired police officer from Telford appeared in court today charged with conspiring to murder his wife.

Barry John Harrison, of St Michael's Road, Madeley, appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

The 65-year-old is jointly charged with Tony David Kent, 33, of Chockleys Meadow, Leegomery, and Sundeep Patel, 48, of Flag Leasowe, Madeley, of conspiring to murder Carol Harrison in Telford between February 1 and April 27.

The three men spoke only to confirm their names during the short hearing.

Judge Mark Eades adjourned the case until July 23 when all three are due to reappear at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

They were all remanded in custody until that date.

See also:

• Ex-policeman in murder plot case