Breaking
Jury sent out in much loved Blackburn man Paul Scott murder trial
By Emma Downey
Published 30th Jan 2026, 09:46 GMT
The jury in a murder trial of a much loved Blackburn man have been sent out to begin deliberations.
37-year-old Paul Scott, pictured here with his dog Sam, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, when officers were called to Peridot Close in Blackburn on June 22, 2025. .
Paying tribute, his loved ones said he was a ‘kind and caring man who always had time for anyone’.
Three people: Liam Donlin, 25, Joanne Maxwell, 44 and Amie Clegg, 22, have all been charged with Murder. They have been remanded at Crown Court.
They all reside at Lynwood Avenue in Darwen.
DCI John McNamara, of our Force Major Investigation Team added: “Paul was clearly a very well-liked man and especially loved by his family. My thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
The trial continues.