Man remanded over mobility scooter death

A MAN charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was stabbed in the chest in a “vicious attack” on a mobility scooter, has been remanded in custody. Lee Byer, 44, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court yesterday over the alleged killing of Mr O’Halloran, in Greenford, west London, on Tuesday. Byer was not asked to enter pleas to charges and will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.