Gloucester care home worker accused of killing elderly resident

Jane Barnard is charged with the manslaughter of Derek Davies

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A Gloucester care home worker . Jane Barnard, 65, appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of Derek Davies. Mr Davies, 75, died on September 8, 2021 and Barnard , resulting in his death.

At the time she was employed as a care worker at Wheatridge Court, in Abbeydale, , where Mr Davies was a resident. During the brief hearing at Bristol Crown Court, Barnard, , did not enter any pleas to the two charges she faces. Sam Jones represented the prosecution, while Jenny Tallentire appeared for the defendant.



Judge Peter Blair KC, the Recorder of Bristol, adjourned the hearing until December 13. Barnard was released on bail. He told her: “You must be here for that hearing on December 13.

You are on unconditional bail but it is extremely important you keep in close regular contact with your solicitor and barristers.”.