Luke Rigby charged with murder in Dartmouth

Luke Rigby appeared at Plymouth Crown Court on October 12, charged with the murder of 46-year-old Rebecca Grass. The incident allegedly occurred on October 6 at St Barnabas Church in Dartmouth, a former church repurposed for community housing where Rigby resided.

In addition to the murder charge, Rigby faces charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent against John Moore, assaulting Joseph Slader, and assaulting police officer Louis Radford at the Torquay Custody Centre. He is also charged with racially aggravated public disorder. Rigby appeared via video link from Exeter Prison and has been remanded in custody. The case has been adjourned until November 12 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.