A Moroccan national has today (October 17) been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of 70-year-old Terrence Carney in Hartlepool last weekend.
Ahmed Alid, 44, from Hartlepool, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London via video link from a police station in Middlesbrough after being charged with the murder of Mr Carney and the attempted murder of Javed Nouri.
Pensioner Mr Carney had just used a cash machine when he was attacked in the town centre on Sunday morning and was found half a mile away on Tees Street where he passed away at the scene.
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Prosecutors told the court Alid had allegedly been fighting with his housemate Mr Nouri at around 5.15am on Wharton Terrace before stabbing him multiple times in the chest, legs and mouth.
He is then accused of going to Tees Street, half a mile away, where he is alleged to have fatally stabbed Mr Carney in the chest and neck.
Mr Alid did not enter any pleas and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday.
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Following the incident on Sunday (October 15) a large police presence including counter-terrorism officers was spotted at the scene, monitoring a cordon that had been erected.
Deputy Chief Constable Victoria Fuller for Cleveland Police said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Carney, and the second man involved in Sunday’s incident who are being supported by specialist trained officers.
“We understand that now more details regarding the circumstances of the events on Sunday have been heard in court, some of our local communities have concerns.
“Although we cannot discuss details of the case whilst court proceedings are ongoing, this continues to be treated as an isolated incident.
“Please be assured that we continue to work with our local partners and Counter Terrorism Policing North East to provide support to those who have been, and continue to be, affected by the incident.
“We have Neighbourhood Policing Teams in the area to provide reassurance and I ask that if anyone does have any concerns, please report them to police.
“I would again like to offer my thanks to the local community for their ongoing support at what is a difficult time for the area.”
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