2 men accused of murdering 30-year-old Tommy Barton, who was stabbed multiple times during a fight in the early hours of Sunday morning, have appeared in court.
27-year-old Cameron Wayne Baker and 27-year-old Rio Tyrrell Scott appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court this lunchtime (Wednesday) each facing a single charge of murder, contrary to common law.
They both spoke only to confirm their name, date of birth and address. They were dressed in grey tracksuits and flanked by a guard each.
As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called at 03:17 on Sunday 28th May to an incident on Park Road, Ryde in which Tommy Barton, from Brading, was seriously assaulted. He died whilst en-route to hospital.
Today the Crown Prosecution Service gave basic details of the case to District Judge Greenfield, confirming that a fight occurred in relation to an ex-girlfriend.
It is now known that Mr Barton was stabbed multiple times, with 1 wound being fatal.
Following 3 days of forensic investigation and questioning, detectives last night charged Cameron Baker, of Leed Street in Sandown, and Rio Scott, of Park Road in Ryde, with Tommy’s murder.
District Judge Greenfield has sent the case up to Winchester Crown Court, where Baker and Scott will appear on Friday (2nd June).
A 24-year-old woman from Shanklin, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder, has been bailed with conditions until 28th August, pending further enquiries.
