This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-48771889

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Lee Pomeroy death: Attack on train 'lasted 25 seconds' Lee Pomeroy death: 'Frenzied' train attack CCTV shown to jury
(about 3 hours later)
A father who was stabbed to death on a train was subjected to a "quick and frenzied attack", a court has heard. A jury has been shown footage showing the moment a father was stabbed to death on a train in a "quick and frenzied attack".
CCTV footage of Lee Pomeroy, 51, being repeatedly stabbed on a Guildford-to-London train on 4 January has been shown to the Old Bailey jury. The Old Bailey heard Lee Pomeroy, 51, suffered 18 knife wounds in an assault lasting little more than 25 seconds.
The prosecution said Mr Pomeroy suffered 18 knife wounds in an assault lasting little more than 25 seconds. CCTV footage showed Mr Pomeroy being repeatedly stabbed on a Guildford-to-London train on 4 January.
Darren Pencille, 36, of Wilbury Road, Farnham, denies murdering Mr Pomeroy but admits possessing a bladed article. Darren Pencille, 36, of Wilbury Road in Farnham, denies murdering Mr Pomeroy but admits possessing a bladed article.
His barrister told the court Mr Pencille did not deny stabbing him but would be arguing that he was acting in self-defence.
The defendant's girlfriend, Chelsea Mitchell, 27, of the same address, denies assisting an offender.The defendant's girlfriend, Chelsea Mitchell, 27, of the same address, denies assisting an offender.
Jurors watched in silence as they viewed the footage showing the moment Mr Pomeroy was first stabbed.Jurors watched in silence as they viewed the footage showing the moment Mr Pomeroy was first stabbed.
It showed him and his 14-year-old son buying tickets at the station and then boarding the train at London Road at the same time as Mr Pencille.It showed him and his 14-year-old son buying tickets at the station and then boarding the train at London Road at the same time as Mr Pencille.
It showed the two men arguing before Mr Pomeroy followed Mr Pencille into another carriage, while his son remained where he was.It showed the two men arguing before Mr Pomeroy followed Mr Pencille into another carriage, while his son remained where he was.
Then the footage showed Mr Pomeroy being repeatedly stabbed while trying to defend himself with his hands. The footage then showed Mr Pomeroy being repeatedly stabbed while trying to defend himself with his hands.
Det Con Marc Farmer, from British Transport Police, who was responsible for locating and viewing CCTV in the investigation, told the court: "We see the first blow (that was to his neck), and then movement and we see him slash at his torso and then his thigh.Det Con Marc Farmer, from British Transport Police, who was responsible for locating and viewing CCTV in the investigation, told the court: "We see the first blow (that was to his neck), and then movement and we see him slash at his torso and then his thigh.
"It is quick and a frenzied attack.""It is quick and a frenzied attack."
Justin Rouse QC, defending, asked Det Con Farmer to confirm there was no audio of the apparent verbal exchange, which the officer did.
The barrister said Mr Pencille walked away and was followed by Mr Pomeroy - which the police officer confirmed.
"At the end of the carriageway is a dead end," Mr Rouse continued. "He can't get out."
Mr Rouse added: "The train is in motion and he can't get out of the doors. Before he turns to violence he resorts to using his phone."
Det Con Farmer replied: "Yes."
Mr Rouse then said: "After the blows have been exchanged - and there is no dispute Mr Pencille stabbed Mr Pomeroy - Mr Pomeroy then for the first time retreated, and it's fair to say Mr Pencille doesn't take a single step towards him."
Det Con Farmer replied: "Only to pick up his glasses."
The trial continues.The trial continues.
Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk.Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk.