Derek Bradshaw Murder

A man named Derek Bradshaw was recently involved in a murder case in the UK, concerning the death of Barbara McCann.

Key Facts and Dates:

• On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:35 PM, police responded to welfare concerns at a property on Catford Hill in Catford, South London, where they found 47-year-old Barbara McCann deceased.
• Derek Bradshaw, 32, residing on Hanover Circle in Hayes, Hillingdon, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Hillingdon.
• Bradshaw was formally charged with Barbara McCann's murder on Monday, June 15, 2026, by the Metropolitan Police.
• He was also facing a second charge of engaging in controlling/coercive behavior in an intimate/family relationship with Barbara McCann between September 8, 2021, and June 5, 2026. This alleged behavior included physical, mental, sexual abuse, and financial control.

Court Appearances and Decisions:

• Derek Bradshaw was scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to face the murder charge.
• However, Derek Bradshaw died in custody on June 16, 2026, the same day he was due to appear in court.
• As with all deaths in custody, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.

Public court records also show a listing for Derek Bradshaw with legal proceedings at the Central Criminal Court on June 18, 2026, for a hearing type at 2:00 PM, and another at Kingston upon Thames, though specific case details for these listings were not available.