16/03/2005

Man in court over London axe murder

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of another man in London on Monday.

Joseph Sheehan, a 37-year-old waiter, appeared before Highbury Corner magistrates, charged with the murder of 67-year-old Brian Messitt.

The body of Mr Messitt was found in Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, shortly after 9:30am on Monday morning. A post-mortem confirmed that he died from severe head injuries.

Mr Sheehan, of Belmont Street in Camden, was remanded in custody, to appear before the Old Bailey on March 23.

(KMcA/SP)

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