Matthew Jonathon guilty of Hereford murder of Jamie Gawler

Jamie Gawler was murdered in January <i>(Image: West Mercia Police)</i>
Jamie Gawler was murdered in January (Image: West Mercia Police)
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A MURDERER has admitted killing a man in Hereford.

Matthew Jonathon, 39, of no fixed abode, was charged with the murder of 54-year-old Jamie Gawler earlier this year.

Jamie Gawler was found dead at his home in Brierley Court in Hereford on Saturday, January 18.

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Jonathon was remanded in custody for sentencing on June 27 at Worcester Crown Court.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher said: “My thoughts continue to be with the family of Mr Gawler.

“I am pleased there has been a guilty plea so the family are spared the trial and justice can be served."

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