March 8th 2024.
The tragic news of a man's passing has shocked the small town of Hockwold in Norfolk. Mervyn Moulton, a beloved 81-year-old grandfather, lost his life a week after a horrifying incident that has left the community in mourning.
Reports state that on the morning of February 29, Moulton was brutally stabbed in the neck with a kitchen knife on Main Street. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was later transferred to another facility. Sadly, despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Home Office at a later date, according to the Norfolk Constabulary. The perpetrator, identified as 26-year-old Ashley Francis, was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder. To the shock of many, Francis is the grandson of the victim, as revealed in Norwich Magistrates' Court earlier this week.
The court heard that Moulton had sustained a severe neck wound that required surgery. The prosecution stated that Francis was staying with his grandparents at the time of the incident. However, he did not enter a plea and will appear in court tomorrow before being scheduled for a hearing at Norwich Crown Court on April 2.
In the meantime, authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are in communication with the Crown Prosecution Service. This is an ongoing news story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to The Agency's Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest updates. And for more convenience, you can now receive our articles directly to your device by signing up for our daily push alerts.
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