Trial date set for man accused of Hayes murder
Daniel Sean James faces court in April 2027 over the fatal stabbing of Kirandeep Kaur in her west London home.
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A trial date has been fixed for Daniel Sean James, accused of the murder of Kirandeep Kaur. James, 46, faces allegations of fatally stabbing Ms Kaur, 24, in her home on Uxbridge Road in Hayes, west London. The incident is reported to have occurred in the early hours of 12 July.
Court proceedings
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James is currently in custody and appeared before Isleworth Crown Court on Monday, though he was not physically present. His trial is scheduled to commence on 12 April 2027. The court was informed by James's legal representative, Jonathan Higgs KC, that the defendant now requires a wheelchair. However, prosecutor Mukul Chawla KC stated that James was fully able to walk at the time of the alleged offence.
Victim's background
Ms Kaur, who was 24, had moved to London from Punjab, India, two years prior to her death. Her family previously told the BBC that they had not anticipated such an event happening to her in London. Ms Kaur suffered a stab wound to the chest and was pronounced deceased at 8:26am. She leaves behind her husband, a young child, parents, and three siblings.
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+When will Daniel Sean James's trial take place?
The trial for Daniel Sean James, who is accused of murdering Kirandeep Kaur, is scheduled to begin on 12 April 2027. The proceedings will take place at Isleworth Crown Court.
+Where and when did the alleged murder occur?
Kirandeep Kaur, 24, was allegedly fatally stabbed in her home on Uxbridge Road in Hayes, west London. The incident is reported to have taken place in the early hours of 12 July.
+What was stated in court about the defendant's physical condition?
The court heard that Daniel Sean James now uses a wheelchair, according to his lawyer Jonathan Higgs KC. However, prosecutor Mukul Chawla KC stated that the defendant was fully ambulatory, meaning able to walk, up until the time of the alleged offence.
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