Murdered man's mum is charged with attack

Apr 3 2008 EXCLUSIVE By Gary Fanning

THE mother and sister of murder victim Brian McQueen (right) have both appeared in court — charged with attempted murder.

Sarah McQueen (55), of Blantyre, was accused of an allegedly attacking Anthony Brown on February 24 when she appeared on petition at Hamilton Sheriff Court last Thursday.

Her daughter, Margaret Carey McQueen (34), of Parkville Drive, was also charged with attempting to murder 33-year-old Brown on February 24 when she appeared on petition at the court on the same day.

Carey faced a further charge of attempting to murder Anthony Brown on March 14.

She was also charged with being in possession of a knife on that day.

Both women made no plea or declaration and were released on bail.

The Advertiser reported last week that John Paul McQueen, the brother of Brian McQueen and Sarah McQueen’s son, was accused of two charges of attempted murder.

The 28-year-old appeared on petition
accused of attempting to murder Anthony Brown on February 24 and March 14.

John Paul McQueen, of Auchinraith Terrace, also faced a charge of vandalism.

He made no plea or declaration and was committed for further examination.

Meanwhile, police have stepped up their hunt for the killers of Brian McQueen.

Murdered man’s mum is charged

He was knifed in Hardie Street as he walked home with a dog from his girlfriend’s home in Small Crescent on Wednesday, February 13, at 10pm.

Four men are believed to have jumped out of a black Ford Focus and launched a frenzied attack. They then fled in a car.

Police made a number of appeals for witnesses following McQueen’s death.

Officers quizzed 100 people when they stopped cars and passers-by in Hardie Street on Wednesday, February 20.

Police also issued an appeal for help in tracing a black Ford Focus, registration YT03 VZS, that may have been used in the 37-year-old’s murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Welsh, who is leading the investigation, said yesterday (Wednesday): “There has been a positive response from members of the public in Blantyre and we are making definite progress with our enquiries.

“We are still looking for information on the wherabouts of the black Ford Focus.

“I would urge anyone with information to call the murder investigation incident room, or contact Crimestoppers where an award may be offered to anyone who can give us information that will lead to us recovering the car.”

Anyone with information should contact the incident room at Larkhall on 202326, or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, where calls are free and anonymity can be maintained.