A man has denied killing an 87-year-old pensioner as he was riding his mobility scooter.
Lee Byer, 44, appeared at the Old Bailey today accused of murdering Thomas O'Halloran, who was killed in Greenford, West London on August 16.
He pleaded not guilty to murder and possession of an offensive weapon, meaning he'll stand trial next year, MyLondon reports.
Mr O'Halloran suffered fatal stab wounds to his neck and chest during what prosecutors described as a "vicious attack".
The victim was found by a member of the public, who called 999.
Mr O'Halloran, originally from Ennistymon in Co Clare, Ireland, was known to busk regularly by the train station in Greenford.
He played the accordion and had recently been busking to raise money for Ukraine, when he would have the country's flag draped over the front of his scooter.
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PA)During the outpouring of grief following his death, Gerry Hehir, 65, described Mr O'Halloran as "a very loving man and a very caring man", adding: "He will be very well remembered for everything he's done for the community."
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