Murder charge following fatal stabbing in Bicester

A woman has appeared in court today charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Bicester.

Dale Bond, 45, was found with serious injuries at a property on Mullein Road in the early hours of Wednesday 13th March. Despite efforts by paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination found he had died from a stab wound to the chest.

Bailey Heywood, aged 22, of no fixed address but from the Bicester area, has been charged with one count of murder. She has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday 19th March.

A man in his twenties who was also arrested has been released on police bail.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Will Crowther, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Bond, and specialist officers continue to support them at this very difficult time.

“Members of the public will continue to see a police presence as a scene will remain in place in Mullein Road. We would like to thank the public for their support and patience.”