Four people have been charged with the murder of a mum who was shot dead in South Wales last weekend.
Joanne Penney, 40, was shot in the chest at an address in Llys Illtyd, in Talbot Green, on Sunday evening.
Three men and two women have now been charged in relation to her death.
Tony Porter, 68, from Leicestershire, is charged with murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
Joshua Gordon, 27, from Leicestershire, Marcus Huntley, 20, from Cardiff, and Melissa Quailey-Dashper, 39, from Leicester, are also charged with murder.
Kistina Ginova, 21, from Leicestershire, is charged with assisting an offender.
All five are due at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court today.
Detective Chief Superintendent Ceri Hughes said: ‘Our team of detectives and specialist staff are continuing to piece together the circumstances behind Joanne’s tragic death and I would still urge anyone who has information, either about her death or what happened at the property in Llys Illtyd on Sunday evening, to come forward – the smallest piece of information could be of vital importance.
‘I would like to thank the local community for their support of the investigation so far and to everyone who has spoken to us and provided information.’
Joanne’s family paid tribute to her in a previous statement, saying: ‘We are devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Joanne.
‘She was a daughter, mother, sister, and niece – loved deeply by all who knew her. Her kindness, strength, and love for her family will never be forgotten.
‘During this incredibly difficult time, we ask for privacy as we grieve and begin to process this unimaginable loss.
‘We appreciate the support and condolences from the community and kindly request that our family be given the space to mourn in peace.
‘We would be grateful if anyone with information could share this with the police investigation team. Thank you for respecting our wishes.’
Emergency services attended the scene to find Ms Penney with serious injuries and she was declared dead there.
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