Date set for funeral of racehorse trainer Owen Brennan

The funeral of racehorse trainer Owen Brennan is to take place on Monday (21 January).

Mr Brennan’s body was found in the River Derwent in Derby on 9 January. The 77-year-old trainer had not been seen since leaving his home in the town on 17 December.

His funeral will be at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bridgegate, Derby at 11am.

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