Telford murder case: Jury selected for trial of suspect accused of killing 65-year-old man
A jury has been selected for the trial of a murder suspect accused of killing a man in Telford.
Jason Trundle, aged 52, has pleaded not guilty to murdering 65-year-old Leon Pratt.
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Mr Pratt was found dead in his home in Downemead, Hollinswood on October 26, 2024.
It wasn’t until almost 11 months later - on September 18 last year - that Trundle was charged with Mr Pratt’s murder.
Trundle, of no fixed abode, will be tried at Worcester Crown Court in a case which is estimated to last three to four weeks.
Altogether, 14 jury members were selected but will not be officially sworn in until tomorrow (March 17), when the prosecution is expected to open the case.
Judge James Burbidge KC told the jury: “In every case it is important that justice is done and is seen to be done.
“Tomorrow we will have you sworn in and I will talk to you about the case.”
He urged jurors not to do their own research about the case or tell anyone about it.