A man denies robbing a watch dealer who committed suicide after a £2 million heist.

According to his family, Oliver White returned to his home in a state of shock and unable to speak after a harrowing experience. The 27-year-old man had been accused of robbing a watch dealer, taking with him a staggering £2 million worth of timepieces from the 247 Kettles store in Richmond, located in south-west London. However, White's tragic end came the day after the alleged robbery, when he was found dead by suicide.

Junior Kunu, a 29-year-old man, along with an accomplice, is said to have put White in a chokehold and restrained him with cable ties before looting the store of its valuable merchandise. During a video-link appearance from HMP Thameside, Kunu, who hails from Mitcham in south London, confirmed his name and pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him. The prosecution had previously described the incident as a violent robbery.

Kunu is scheduled to face trial in November and has been remanded in custody until another pre-trial hearing in September. In a statement, Nwanneka Aik, the prosecutor, stated that the alleged incident was a terrifying attack and a high-value robbery. White's family also issued a statement, expressing their devastation over the loss of their "beautiful, funny, loyal boy." They revealed that he had returned home from work traumatized and unable to speak, having been a victim of a brutal attack and robbery that was later widely shared on social media.

Pictures of the 247 Kettles store's showroom were also posted on various social media platforms, causing a stir among the public. The independent jewellers, in a statement, described Mr. White as a close friend of more than 20 years, whose presence had a long-lasting impact on the watch community. They also expressed their grief and stated that both suppliers and customers were taken aback by his vibrant spirit and kind heart, making his loss deeply felt by all who knew him.

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