Following the death of 77-year-old John Bamford in Wendover on April 6 this year, many in the community were left saddened and shocked. His passing opened a murder investigation which led to Courtney Bamford, 36, of Griffin Lane, Aylesbury, being charged. His sudden death in tragic circumstances has left a hole in what is a quiet village in the Chilterns, but for one man, the passing of John will hit like no other. Vinnie Lee Stevens (previously Bamford), from High Wycombe, learnt about the shocking incident through the Bucks Free Press article that was published on April 7 – a day after the alleged crime.
Bucks drivers have been caught speeding on the M40 Drivers from Bucks who were caught speeding at up to 94mph on the M40 were convicted in the courts last month. Colin Ball, aged 42 of London Road in High Wycombe admitted to driving a BMW at 88mph on the motorway near Beaconsfield, where the speed limit is 70mph, on September 6. He was fined £100 and had to pay £84 costs following a hearing at Oxford Magistrates Court on April 6, as well as having three penalty points added to his licence. Jason Davis, aged 49 and of Hedgerley Lane, in Gerrards Cross, was also caught speeding near Beaconsfield on the same day, travelling at 83mph on the motorway.
Two street cleaning companies have been ordered to pay thousands after illegally tapping into Thames Water hydrants in Oxfordshire. The directors of Centurion Power Cleaning and National Road Sweepers pleaded guilty last month to offences under the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Water Supply and Fitting Regulations 1999, which took place last year. The companies were prosecuted by Thames Water after the company caught them using illegal standpipes to take water from hydrants across the county. Marcus Rickard, managing director of Centurion Power Cleaning Ltd, and Munya Chiromo, operations director of National Road Sweepers Ltd, both appeared at Oxford Magistrates Court on March 26.
MURDER PROBE
Man, 36, charged with murder of OAP, 77, after he died from serious injuries at home in Chilterns
Updated: 10 Apr 2021, 2:00
A MAN has been charged with murder after a pensioner
died of serious injuries at a home in a leafy town on the edge of The Chilterns.
John Bamford, 77, died after police were called to reports of an assault at a house in Wendover, Buckinghamshire on Tuesday afternoon.
The large semi-detached house in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, was taped off after the murder
Orange bags, possibly containing evidence, are seen on the lawn in front of the property
A man has now been charged with murder of 77-year-old John Bamford
Keith Laker
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John,
I worked for the best Kitchen Fitter there was from 1991 to 2005.
I was only thinking of you the other day, hoping that you were well and coping with Covid 19.
What a Tragedy.
I wanted to express my thanks and gratitude for all that you taught me.
Sleep tight BOSS.
Keith x
Gil Cracco
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My beloved friend John.I am devastated. You were the best man I ever met in my life.always seeing the bright side of the people and the life. My life has changed forever since 7th of April.I won t have fun and joy anymore. You were a so good hearted person.I will miss you. Each time I will have a glass of white wine under the French sun.you will be in my mind and my heart. You are in my heart forever. With all my love..Gil