Murder suspect in court after market stabbings

A man has appeared in court accused of stabbing to death a 77-year-old in front of shoppers at a south London market.

Hilkiah McLeggan from Southwark, south London, died at the scene after being attacked on East Street, Walworth, on Sunday morning.

Two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries, one remains in a critical condition.

Appearing at Croydon Magistrates' Court, Musse Ali, 66, of no fixed address, was charged with one count of murder and with two counts of attempted murder.

Mr Ali spoke only to confirm his name and address via a Somalian interpreter.

The Metropolitan Police has said the incident was not a terrorist attack and urged the public not to speculate on any potential motive.

Mr Ali was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday for his bail to be determined, and on 10 December for a plea hearing.

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