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Anuj Bidve killing: Kiaran 'Psycho' Stapleton remanded | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
A man describing himself as "Psycho Stapleton" has appeared at court charged with murdering student Anuj Bidve who was shot dead on Boxing Day. | |
Kiaran Stapleton, 20, was remanded in custody by Manchester magistrates over the death of the 23-year-old Indian student in Ordsall Lane, Salford. | |
Mr Bidve was studying at Lancaster University and was visiting Greater Manchester over Christmas. | |
He was shot in the head at close range at 01:30 GMT. | |
Shortly before the hearing began, four armed officers dressed in black stood in each corner of the court. | |
When asked his name, Mr Stapleton replied: "Psycho. Psycho Stapleton." | |
'Loving son' | 'Loving son' |
The defendant, wearing a grey T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms and flanked by two police officers, then confirmed his date of birth. | |
Prosecutor Ben Southam told the court the case had to be sent to Manchester Crown Court as the Mr Stapleton was charged with murder. | |
Two senior officers from Greater Manchester Police have flown out to Pune, India to meet Mr Bidve's family. They said they expected to meet the officers later. | |
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a candlelit vigil for Mr Bidve, which is scheduled to take place at 18:00 GMT in Ordsall Lane. | |
His family described him as a "loving son, a super-caring brother and first and forever a friend for many". | His family described him as a "loving son, a super-caring brother and first and forever a friend for many". |
Five people have so far been arrested by police in connection with the inquiry. | Five people have so far been arrested by police in connection with the inquiry. |
Three have been bailed until March 2012 pending further inquiries. A fourth man, aged 19, who was originally bailed on Saturday has since had his "bail cancelled", police said. |