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Asylum seeker accused of killing hotel worker danced on video after attack, court hears

Asylum seeker accused of killing hotel worker danced on video after attack, court hears

Summary

Deng Majek, an asylum seeker, is accused of fatally stabbing Rhiannon Whyte at a railway station in Walsall, UK. After the attack, he was allegedly filmed dancing and later seen buying alcohol. Majek denies the charges and the trial is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Deng Majek is accused of stabbing Rhiannon Whyte 23 times with a screwdriver.
  • The attack took place at Bescot Stadium railway station in the UK on 20 October 2024.
  • Jurors saw a video allegedly showing Majek dancing near the hotel after the incident.
  • The prosecution claims Majek attacked Whyte after following her from the hotel.
  • CCTV footage showed Majek buying alcohol after the attack.
  • Security cameras at the station platforms were not working at the time.
  • Majek denies charges of murder and possessing an offensive weapon.
  • He was living in the hotel that accommodates asylum seekers.
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