A man charged with the murder of busker Thomas O'Halloran has appeared in court and is currently in custody.
The 87-year-old grandpa was stabbed in the chest on Tuesday afternoon while riding a scooter in Greenford, west London.
Traveling approximately 75 yards on a scooter he reached Runnymede Gardens and was found by civilians who called for help, but he died on the spot.
O'Halloran, from Ennistimon, County Clare, Ireland, was known as a local busker who raised money for Ukraine.
He was seen playing the accordion in his box, a blue and yellow temporary collection mounted on the frame of a scooter.
Lee, 44, her buyer, appeared in magistrate court today on charges of murdering a pensioner.
The defendant, from Southall, west London, stood on a dock in a prison-used gray truck, wearing his suit bottoms and his T-shirt, a sweater tied around his waist. .
I spoke just to confirm. Defense attorney Malik Aldeiri did not apply for bail.
Byer was not asked to file a petition on charges of murder and possession of a large knife, a weapon of assault.
He was remanded to custody by Vice District Judge Ross Cohen prior to his next appearance at Olde Bailey on Tuesday.
Prosecutor Louise Ahmad outlined the case against Buyer, saying the alleged murder was a "vicious attack" against a man known "throughout the community."
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