24/10/2008

Man Remanded Over Recruitment Agency Death

A 52-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of the company director of a driver recruitment agency in south Wales.

Russell Carter, of Rumney, Cardiff, appeared at Newport Magistrate's Court facing charges of murder.

Kingsley Monk, the father-of-two from Oakdale, south Wales died at the Driverline 247 at the New Inn, Pontypool, Torfaen premises on Monday. He died from "pressure on his neck", a preliminary post mortem examination has revealed.

The 52-year-old is also charged with the attempted murder of three of Mr Monk's co-workers as well as four counts of false imprisonment.

Robert lewis, Nathan Taylor and Gethan Heal office were treated for injuries in hospital, and have since been released.

Mr Carter has been remanded in custody until a preliminary hearing at Newport Crown Court on 30 October.

(JM)


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