Menu
11/01/2013
Men In Court Over Organist's Murder
Two men have appeared in court over the murder of a church organist who was attacked on his way to midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
Alan Greaves was on his way to St Saviour’s church near High green in Sheffield when he was attacked.
The 68-year-old father of four died three days later after suffering severe head injuries.
Ashley Foster, 21, and Jonathan Bowling, 22, have appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court today.
They are due to appear again at Sheffield Crown Court on 18 January.
Foster, of High Green, and Bowling, of the Fox Hill area, were both arrested earlier this week and will remain in police custody until they appear in court.
Over 50 police officers were involved in the inquiry. Detectives made a series of appeals for help from the community.
Two other men were arrested in connection with the murder, but were later bailed pending further inquiries.
An inquest into Greaves's death was opened and adjourned by Sheffield coroner Chris Dorries on Thursday.
Mr Greaves's widow, Maureen, was in attendance.
Speaking from outside court today, Mrs Greaves said: "The support of the congregation and the police has been outstanding. I just want to praise the police for all that they have done and the sensitivity in which they have dealt with the case."
(IT)
Alan Greaves was on his way to St Saviour’s church near High green in Sheffield when he was attacked.
The 68-year-old father of four died three days later after suffering severe head injuries.
Ashley Foster, 21, and Jonathan Bowling, 22, have appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court today.
They are due to appear again at Sheffield Crown Court on 18 January.
Foster, of High Green, and Bowling, of the Fox Hill area, were both arrested earlier this week and will remain in police custody until they appear in court.
Over 50 police officers were involved in the inquiry. Detectives made a series of appeals for help from the community.
Two other men were arrested in connection with the murder, but were later bailed pending further inquiries.
An inquest into Greaves's death was opened and adjourned by Sheffield coroner Chris Dorries on Thursday.
Mr Greaves's widow, Maureen, was in attendance.
Speaking from outside court today, Mrs Greaves said: "The support of the congregation and the police has been outstanding. I just want to praise the police for all that they have done and the sensitivity in which they have dealt with the case."
(IT)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 October 2007
Sheffield Murder Accused Remanded
An 18-year-old man accused of the murder of 16-year-old Jonathan Matondo in last week has been remanded in custody. Negus Nelson, of Margate Drive in the city, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. An application for bail was refused and Mr Nelson was remanded in custody to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on October 30.
Sheffield Murder Accused Remanded
An 18-year-old man accused of the murder of 16-year-old Jonathan Matondo in last week has been remanded in custody. Negus Nelson, of Margate Drive in the city, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. An application for bail was refused and Mr Nelson was remanded in custody to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on October 30.
19 December 2007
Murder Charges Follow Toddler's Death
A man and a woman in Sheffield have been charged with murder and child cruelty, following the death of a three-year-old girl in September.
Murder Charges Follow Toddler's Death
A man and a woman in Sheffield have been charged with murder and child cruelty, following the death of a three-year-old girl in September.
23 October 2009
Crackdown On Fine Dodgers
Six hundred of the Scotland's 'worst fine dodgers' are being targeted in a crackdown by the Scottish Court Service on those who attempt to 'avoid the ends of justice'.
Crackdown On Fine Dodgers
Six hundred of the Scotland's 'worst fine dodgers' are being targeted in a crackdown by the Scottish Court Service on those who attempt to 'avoid the ends of justice'.
02 March 2005
MPs recommend changes for child access system
A report by the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee has called for more child access cases to be dealt with through mediation, not through the court system.
MPs recommend changes for child access system
A report by the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee has called for more child access cases to be dealt with through mediation, not through the court system.
01 July 2004
Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been remanded in custody at Bow Street Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza, who faces a total of nine charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison. He was remanded in prison until July 23. The 46-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government.
Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been remanded in custody at Bow Street Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza, who faces a total of nine charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison. He was remanded in prison until July 23. The 46-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
