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Anuj Bidve killing: Kiaran 'Psycho' Stapleton remanded | Anuj Bidve killing: Kiaran 'Psycho' Stapleton remanded |
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A man describing himself as "Psycho Stapleton" has appeared in court charged with murdering student Anuj Bidve who was shot dead on Boxing Day. | |
Kiaran Stapleton, 20, of Salford, was remanded in custody by Manchester magistrates over the death of the 23-year-old in Ordsall Lane, Salford. | |
Mr Bidve, from India, 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. | He was shot in the head at close range at 01:30 GMT. |
When asked his name in court, 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
His father, Subhash Bidve, has been critical of the way the British and Indian authorities have handled the case. He found out about his son's death on Facebook, hours before receiving official confirmation from the authorities. | |
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a candlelit vigil for Mr Bidve, scheduled to take place at 18:00 GMT in Ordsall Lane. | |
People are also due to gather for a peace march in New Delhi, starting near Nehry Park and finishing at the British Embassy. | |
Mr Bidve arrived in the UK in September, to study for a micro-electronics postgraduate qualification at Lancaster University, having completed an electronics degree at Pune University. | |
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. | 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. |