Hartlepool terror murder suspect Ahmed Alid appears at Old Bailey charged with further assaults against emergency workers

By Ellie Ng, PA
Published 27th Oct 2023, 11:51 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2023, 12:27 BST
Police ouside Wharton Terrace, Hartlepool, on October 16. Picture by FRANK REIDPolice ouside Wharton Terrace, Hartlepool, on October 16. Picture by FRANK REID
Police ouside Wharton Terrace, Hartlepool, on October 16. Picture by FRANK REID
A terror suspect accused of the murder of a Hartlepool pensioner and attempted murder of his housemate has been charged with additional offences.

Moroccan national Ahmed Alid, 44, is accused of murdering 70-year-old Terrence Carney after Mr Carney had just used a cash machine in Hartlepool town centre on Sunday, October 15.

Alid is also accused of attempting to kill his housemate, Javed Nouri, after allegedly fighting with him at an address in Dyke House earlier the same morning.

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New charges came to light when Alid made his second appearance at the Old Bailey in London last Friday.

Flowers placed the the junction of Raby Road and Tees Street in memory of Terrence Carney, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID Flowers placed the the junction of Raby Road and Tees Street in memory of Terrence Carney, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID
Flowers placed the the junction of Raby Road and Tees Street in memory of Terrence Carney, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

He is also accused of two counts of assaulting emergency workers by beating on October 16.

Prosecutor Ben Lloyd told the Old Bailey that they relate to the defendant’s supposed conduct during an interview at Middlesbrough Police Station following his arrest for the earlier allegations.

Alid, aided by an Arabic interpreter, appeared in court by video link from HMP Frankland in Durham on October 27 and spoke to confirm his name.

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He allegedly stabbed Mr Nouri multiple times in the chest, legs and mouth in Wharton Terrace at around 5.15am on October 15.

He then travelled half a mile to Tees Street, where he is alleged to have fatally stabbed Mr Carney in the chest and neck.

Alid was arrested on the corner of Victoria Road and York Road and was charged following an investigation by Counter-Terrorism Policing North East and Cleveland Police.

The terrorism unit said that early inquiries suggested Mr Carney was simply a passerby at the time of the attack.

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Flowers have been laid at the spot on the corner of Raby Road by stunned members of the community.

The investigation is continuing to establish the full circumstances and identify any potential motivation.

The incidents have caused shock throughout the town.

Police increased patrols in the days following the attacks to provide reassurance to the community.

Mr Justice Jeremy Baker re-remanded Alid into custody ahead of a plea and trial preparation hearing.

It is due to take place on Friday, February 16, and is currently set to be heard at Teesside Crown Court.