Man in court over dog walker stabbing
FACEBOOK / SWNS A former soldier accused of stabbing dog walker Peter Wrighton to death will appear in court today
Alexander Palmer, 23, is accused of murdering the 83-year-old in woodland on August 5. Yesterday, it emerged that Palmer began training as an Army cadet at the age of 16. He joined the Royal Artillery and served as a gunner for five years up until 2015.
The body of the retired BT engineer was found at East Harling, Norfolk, with his two dogs nearby. He had been stabbed in the head and neck. Palmer, who was arrested on Saturday, made a three-minute appearance via police station video link at Norwich magistrates’ court yesterday. Dressed in a blue jumper and dark trousers, Palmer confirmed his name and date of birth.
FACEBOOK Alexander Palmer, 23, is accused of murdering the 83-year-old in woodland on August 5
He stated his address was in the village of Cringleford on the outskirts of Norwich. The £500,000 detached home on a new estate was searched by police on Sunday. No plea was taken and District Judge Nick Watson remanded Palmer in custody to appear at Norwich Crown Court today. Sitting in the public gallery with family members was Palmer’s fiancee Christina MacEwan, who showed no emotion during the short hearing.
GETTY Mr Wrighton, of Banham, Norfolk, was attacked 50 yards from where he parked his red Skoda car
Mr Wrighton, of Banham, Norfolk, was attacked 50 yards from where he parked his red Skoda car. He had driven about four-and-a-half miles from his home to walk his dogs, Dylan and Gemma. The dedicated pets stayed next to their owner’s body until it was found. Mr Wrighton’s widow Ann, 76, described him as a “lovely, gentle husband, dad and grandfather”.
SWNS The body of the retired BT engineer was found at East Harling, Norfolk, with his two dogs nearby