Southwark man denies murder of Kerry Ann Goodbrand
Mohamed Sheriff pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey to the murder of Kerry Ann Goodbrand, found in Rowcross Street.
Mohamed Sheriff, aged 55, has denied the murder of Kerry Ann Goodbrand, 31. Ms Goodbrand was discovered deceased in Rowcross Street, Southwark, on Friday, August 21, shortly before 3pm.
Evidence found near a window connected to Mr Sheriff's address included blood and one of Ms Goodbrand's shoes. Mr Sheriff entered a plea of not guilty at the Old Bailey on Thursday.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps
Mr Sheriff has been remanded in custody. A three-week trial is scheduled to commence on May 24 of next year. A further case management hearing is set to take place on February 5.
The proceedings were overseen by Judge Mark Dennis KC.
Questions this report answers
01Who has been charged with murder in Southwark?
Mohamed Sheriff, 55, has been charged with the murder of Kerry Ann Goodbrand, 31. Mr Sheriff pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey.
02When and where was Kerry Ann Goodbrand found?
Kerry Ann Goodbrand was found deceased in Rowcross Street, Southwark, on Friday, August 21, shortly before 3pm.
03What evidence was found near the address linked to the accused?
Evidence discovered near a window connected to Mohamed Sheriff's address included blood and a shoe belonging to the victim, Kerry Ann Goodbrand.
04When is the trial scheduled to take place?
A three-week trial for Mohamed Sheriff is scheduled to begin on May 24 next year. A further hearing is set for February 5.
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