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Alexander Palmer to appear in court over death of Peter Wrighton, 83, who was repeatedly stabbed in the head and neck
Matthew Weaver
Mon 14 Aug 2017 08.14 BST
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A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death as he walked his dogs in west Norfolk.A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death as he walked his dogs in west Norfolk.
Peter Wrighton, from Banham, was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and head. His body was found on 5 August near the village of East Harling, in a woodland area that was used by hikers and cyclists and close to a holiday caravan park.Peter Wrighton, from Banham, was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and head. His body was found on 5 August near the village of East Harling, in a woodland area that was used by hikers and cyclists and close to a holiday caravan park.
Alexander Palmer, of of Cringleford, south Norwich was charged in the early hours of Monday, police said. He appeared in front of magistrates in Norwich on Monday and will appear at Norwich Crown Court on Tuesday.Alexander Palmer, of of Cringleford, south Norwich was charged in the early hours of Monday, police said. He appeared in front of magistrates in Norwich on Monday and will appear at Norwich Crown Court on Tuesday.
Wrighton, 83, who was was married and had two children, had worked for BT for 35 years.Wrighton, 83, who was was married and had two children, had worked for BT for 35 years.
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