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Funeral of Gloucester murder victim to take place

The funeral of shop worker Dolton Powell is due to take place at Gloucester Cathedral this morning. The 21-year-old was stabbed to death in in Gloucester early on 23 August. Seven people have been charged with his murder.

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Five men in court over stabbing of Dolton Powell in Gloucester

Dolton Powell was 21 years old when he died. Credit: Family
The five men who appeared in court accused of murdering Dolton Powell

Five men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old from Gloucester.

Dolton Powell was fatally wounded near the All Nations Club last Saturday, later dying in hospital. Over the weekend family and friends joined hundreds of others who gathered to pay tribute to him.

He has been described as a "loving and kind boy" by those closest to him.

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