Exchange Chambers barristers appearing in murder trial at Preston Crown Court

April 28, 2015

Barristers from Exchange Chambers are currently acting in a murder trial at Preston Crown Court.

Robert Ewing, 60, denies murdering Paige Chivers, 15, and doing an act tending and intended to pervert the course of justice.

Co-defendant, Gareth Dewhurst, 46, of Duncan Avenue, Bispham, denies assisting an offender, a serious sex offence and also doing an act tended and intended to pervert the course of justice. Both deny the charges.

On behalf of the prosecution, Brian Cummings QC is leading David Potter.

Gareth Dewhurst is being defended by John Jones QC.

The case is proceeding