Two more charged after woman's fatal shooting

Catriona Aitken
BBC News
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Joanne Penney died after being shot at a block of flats in Talbot Green

Two more people have been charged after a woman was shot dead at a block of flats in south Wales.

Joanne Penney, 40, died on 9 March after being shot in Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Laura John, 22, of Rhiwbina, Cardiff and 50-year-old Donna James, of Llanishen, Cardiff, have been charged with assisting an offender.

They are due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

It brings the total number of people charged in relation to the case to 10, with eight other defendants pleading not guilty last week to a range of charges including murder, assisting an offender and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

An inquest opening in March heard that Ms Penney died after being shot in the chest, with injuries to her heart and lung.

In a tribute, Ms Penney's family said they were devastated by the loss, adding: "Her kindness, strength and love for her family will never be forgotten."