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Man, 66, charged with the murders of father and son shot in Cambridgeshire

Gary and Joshua Dunmore were found dead at separate addresses (Picture: Cambridgeshire Police)
Gary and Joshua Dunmore were found dead at separate addresses (Picture: Cambridgeshire Police)

A man has been charged with the murders of father and son Gary and Joshua Dunmore in Cambridgeshire.

Stephen Alderton, 66,is due to appear at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on April 1.

Alderton, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with one count of possession of a firearm

The news follows two shootings in villages near Huntingdon on Wednesday, that claimed the lives of Gary and Joshua Dunmore.

Today, their family released tributes to both men.

They said: ‘Josh was a devoted father and a loving uncle. He was a wonderful son and brother and leaves behind an extensive group of family and friends.

‘He will be deeply missed and the devastation this has caused will never heal.

‘Gary was the most devoted son, brother, dad, and grandad, who gave everything for those he loved. He was a gentle and generous person who always put others before himself and he’ll be massively missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.

‘We ask for privacy to mourn this loss at this incredibly difficult time.’

The family of a father and son (pictured) who were murdered in Cambridgeshire have today released tributes. Gary Dunmore, 57, of The Row, Sutton, and Joshua Dunmore, 32, of Meridian Close, Bluntisham, were shot at their homes on Wednesday evening. Today their family released these statements: ?Josh was a devoted father and a loving uncle. He was a wonderful son and brother and leaves behind an extensive group of family and friends. He will be deeply missed and the devastation this has caused will never heal. ?Gary was the most devoted son, brother, dad, and grandad, who gave everything for those he loved. He was a gentle and generous person who always put others before himself and he'll be massively missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.
Joshua Dunmore, 32, was shot at their homes on Wednesday evening (Picture: Cambridgeshire Police)

Gary was described by a neighbour, who gave his name only as Stuart, as a ‘legend’ and said Joshua, also known as Josh, was a ‘passionate guy’.

A floral tribute left to Josh said the 32-year-old’s ‘son was a very lucky boy to have a dad like you’, while another said he ‘fought every day’ for his ‘precious boy’.

Police were called to reports of gunshots at a property in Meridian Close, Bluntisham, just after 9pm.

The body of a 32-year-old man was found inside the property with a gunshot wound.

The family of a father and son (pictured) who were murdered in Cambridgeshire have today released tributes. Gary Dunmore, 57, of The Row, Sutton, and Joshua Dunmore, 32, of Meridian Close, Bluntisham, were shot at their homes on Wednesday evening. Today their family released these statements: ?Josh was a devoted father and a loving uncle. He was a wonderful son and brother and leaves behind an extensive group of family and friends. He will be deeply missed and the devastation this has caused will never heal. ?Gary was the most devoted son, brother, dad, and grandad, who gave everything for those he loved. He was a gentle and generous person who always put others before himself and he'll be massively missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.
Gary Dunmore also died on Wednesday (Picture: Cambridgeshire Police)

At 9.37pm, police were called by a person in Sutton, near Ely, also reporting hearing gunshots.

The body of a 57-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds at a property in The Row.

A tribute left to Josh Dunmore, at the scene in Bluntisham, said: ‘This week was supposed to be a celebration for you and your precious boy.

‘I pray that you can rest in peace knowing you fought every day for (him).’

Police presence at Meridian Close, Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire. See SWNS story SWBNshooting. Three people were being questioned by police on suspicion of conspiracy to murder this morning (thurs) after two men were found shot dead in 'targeted attacks.' The body of a 32-year-old man was found after police were called to reports of gunshots in Meridian Close, Bluntisham, Cambs, just after 9.00pm laset night. At 9.37pm they were called to reports of gunshots and found the body of a 57-year-old man in The Row, in Sutton, Cambs, six miles away. Three people are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
The scene at Meridian Close, Bluntisham on Wednesday (Picture: Debbie Luxon / SWNS)

Another said: ‘Josh, you shined such a bright light over everyone around you. It was impossible not to smile when you’re around. You’re going to be missed so much.’

A further tribute said ‘rest easy Josh,’ adding: ‘Your son was a very lucky boy to have a dad like you.

‘Your bubbly personality will be dearly missed.’

Neighbours near two semi-detached houses sealed off by murder detectives in Sutton described hearing gunshots on Wednesday night and seeing armed police arrive shortly after.

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