Pair charged with murder, manslaughter in death of London, Ont. musician

London, Ont., police have laid charges in connection with a homicide in Gibbons Park.

Daniel Fawcett, 52, was found unresponsive around 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 6 near the bottom of the Grosvenor Street hill leading into the park.

He’s remembered as a member of London’s music scene.

Police said Friday that Craig Allen, 48, has been charged with second degree murder and Allana Lebars, 40, has been charged with manslaughter.

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The pair appeared in court Friday.

According to a report by the Windsor Star from last month, the pair were wanted by Windsor police for reportedly stealing debit and credit cards from lockers at gyms.

A release from London police in May 2019 states that Lebars was charged for reportedly stealing items from gym lockers.

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise funds in support of Fawcett’s family.

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