Anthony Rooks death: Tufnell Park man remanded in custody over pensioner’s killing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Picture: Archant. - Credit: Archant
The case of a man accused of killing his elderly Tufnell Park neighbour during lockdown has come before the Old Bailey.
Anthony Rooks, 80, was pronounced dead after being found collapsed with a head injury at a property in Dalmeny Road on May 4.
It is alleged he may have suffered fatal injuries after being attacked with a brandy bottle.
Sable Thomas, 42, who lived in a neighbouring flat to Mr Rooks in Dalmeny Road, was charged with his murder.
The defendant, who is being held in custody at Belmarsh jail, did not attend a court hearing on Monday due to illness.
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During the hearing held via Skype, Old Bailey Judge Nigel Lickley QC set a plea hearing for July 27 and remanded the defendant into custody.
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