Preston man Austin Duckworth charged with murdering his dad to stand trial at Preston Crown Court

By Matthew Calderbank
Published 29th Nov 2023, 09:00 BST
Updated 29th Nov 2023, 09:00 BST
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A man has been charged with murdering his father in Preston.

Austin Duckworth, 37, of St George's Road, Preston, was initially charged with causing GBH to his dad Stephen Duckworth during a confrontation on August 26.

He was also charged with causing criminal damage to a door.

Duckworth’s 72-year-old father later died and his son has since been charged with his murder.

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Austin Duckworth, 37, of St George's Road, Preston, appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with murdering his 72-year-old father Stephen Duckworth after allegedly causing grievious bodily harm to him during an incident on August 26, 2023Austin Duckworth, 37, of St George's Road, Preston, appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with murdering his 72-year-old father Stephen Duckworth after allegedly causing grievious bodily harm to him during an incident on August 26, 2023
Austin Duckworth, 37, of St George's Road, Preston, appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with murdering his 72-year-old father Stephen Duckworth after allegedly causing grievious bodily harm to him during an incident on August 26, 2023

The 37-year-old appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (November 28), but did not enter a plea to the charge.

He was remanded in custody and Judge Simon Medland KC set a provisional date for him to stand trial on March 4, 2024

Duckworth will return to court on December 15 for a further hearing.