Hartlepool murder-accused Islamic extremist stabbed man in heart

(BBC) A pensioner allegedly murdered by an Islamic extremist died from a stab wound to his heart, a court has heard.

Terence Carney, 70, was out for his regular early morning walk when he was attacked by Ahmed Alid in Hartlepool in October, Teesside Crown Court heard.

Mr Alid, a Moroccan asylum seeker, denies murder and the attempted murder of his housemate.

Home Office pathologist Dr Nigel Cooper said Mr Carney was stabbed several times with at least moderate force.

The court has heard Mr Alid lived with three other asylum seekers at a house on Wharton Street in Hartlepool.

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