The incident was allegedly linked to the defendant’s address by blood beside a window and one of the victim’s shoes on the windowsill
A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a woman who died in a fall from a height outside his home. Mohamed Sherif, 54, was charged after Kerry Ann Goodbrand allegedly exited a window of his flat in Rowcross Street, Southwark, south-east London.
Ms Goodbrand, 31, was found fatally injured in the street shortly before 3pm on Friday August 21 and was pronounced dead at the scene. Afterwards, the incident was allegedly linked to the defendant’s address by blood beside a window and one of the victim’s shoes on the windowsill.
On Thursday, Sherif appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from Thameside prison for a preliminary hearing before Judge Simon Mayo KC. The judge set a plea and trial preparation hearing for November 12 and a provisional three-week trial from May 24 next year.
The defendant spoke only to confirm his identity and was remanded into custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing in the area, previoulsy said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“Officers are working diligently to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death and members of the community will see an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are conducted locally.
“If you have any concerns, or any information which may be able to assist, please speak to an officer or contact us.”
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