A PENDINE granddad who died at a caravan park suffered a stab wound to the chest a court heard.

The body of Simon Clark, 54, was found at Grove Caravan Park, Pendine, Carmarthenshire on Friday, September 28.

Following that, Jeffrey Stephen Ward, aged 40, from Pendine, was charged with murder.

Linda Mary Rowley, aged 52, from Pendine; Kirston Macklin, aged 52, from Newport, Gwent, and Julie Louise Harris, aged 46, from Tonypandy, were charged with assisting an offender (murder).

Julie Louise Harris, aged 46, from Tonypandy, has been charged with assisting an offender (murder).

Ward appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 5.

Prosecutor Abul Hussein said: “Police were called to the caravan site and found the deceased in one of the caravans.

“The victim died as a result of a stab wound to the chest using a knife.”

Also appearing in court on Friday were Macklin, Rowley, and Harris.

Magistrates declined jurisdiction due to the seriousness of the charges.

No pleas were entered by the four and they were remanded in custody until Tuesday, October 9, when they will all appear at Swansea Crown Court.

Macklin’s defence solicitor David Williams had applied for bail to be granted but this was denied.

Police continue to appeal for information as to the whereabouts of 52-year-old Steve Baxter, who is wanted on suspicion of the murder of Simon Clark.

Baxter is also known as Steve Rowley, Wayne Tidy and William Tidy.

Detective Superintendent Huw Davies said: “I would like to thank the public for their support and patience while we carry out this investigation. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim, Simon Clark.

“We are continuing with the search for Steve Baxter, who is wanted on suspicion of murder.

"We know he was in the Bridgend area last Friday and we are aware that he has connections in the West Wales, South Wales and South West England areas. He is considered dangerous, so I urge anyone who sees him or knows where he is not to approach him – call 999.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number: 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.