Mother-of-four, 41, ‘was murdered when she was stabbed in the back in the street and pulled knife out herself’
Charlene Dowsell, 41, a mother of four, died after being stabbed in Newport, Wales, on 18 July. The case has led to a murder charge, while her family paid tribute to her and described the lasting impact of her death.
Albert Williams, 66, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court accused of Ms Dowsell’s murder, confirming only his name and date of birth. No plea was entered; he was remanded in custody, with a further hearing due next month and a provisional trial date set for January 2027.
- Mother-of-four Charlene Dowsell died after a stabbing in Newport.
- A 66-year-old man faces a murder charge.
- No plea has been entered; trial is provisionally set for 2027.