Dylan Thomas is reportedly the grandson of tycoon Sir Gilbert Stanley Thomas
A man who has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his housemate to death on Christmas Eve is the heir to a £230million pie company fortune, it has been revealed.
Dylan Thomas allegedly knifed 23-year-old William Bush, who was found with fatal injuries in a car park next to Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff at around 11.30am on December 24.
Thomas, 23, is the grandson of Sir Gilbert Stanley Thomas — the Welsh tycoon behind a business empire that included Peter’s Pies.
He is said to have been best friends with William and attended the same private school as him – Cathedral School in Llandaff.
The pair later moved in together, sharing a nearby terraced house which was owned by Thomas’ grandparents, according to The Sun.
Dylan Thomas, 23, is the grandson of Sir Gilbert Stanley Thomas — the Welsh tycoon behind a business empire that included Peter’s Pies
William Bush, 23, who was decribed as ‘loyal, funny and caring’ was found with injuries at an address in Chapel Street at around 11.30am on Sunday, December 24
Thomas moved into the house two years ago with his black labrador, according to the newspaper.
He is reported to be a computer programmer and health food fanatic.
William, who is said to have been a surveyor with a local commercial property firm, moved into the shared home soon after.
His family are reportedly from Brecon and he is said to have been a keen rugby player and golfer.
Following news of his death, William’s family said in a statement: ‘Our beloved Will was taken away from us in such a cruel and indescribable way. Will was such a loyal, funny and caring son, brother and boyfriend.’
Dylan Thomas, pictured with his mother, was educated at the private Cathedral School in Llandaff
South Wales Police confirmed Dylan Thomas, 23, from Llandaff, has been charged with murder. Pictured: Police vehicles behind a cordon in Llandaff
‘We are absolutely devastated and as a family request that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.’
Thomas is due to appear in court next month.
Sir Stanley Thomas, 82, received a knighthood in 2006 for his services to business.
Originally from Merthyr Tydfil, his father began selling meat pies in the Valleys.
The business, Peter’s Savoury Products, stayed in the family for years before being sold in 1988 for £75million.
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