A Dagenham man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering his mother and attempting to kill his sister.

Nicolas Aina, 28, allegedly attacked the women at the family home in Auriel Avenue on Sunday (October 30).

It is alleged he went into his 33-year-old sister Angel Adeyelu’s bedroom and stabbed her repeatedly with a knife.

Hearing her daughter’s screams, 64-year-old Caroline Adeyelu went in to see what was going on, the court heard today (November 3).

Aina, who appeared by video link from custody, allegedly lunged at her with the knife before leaving the property.

Caroline was pronounced dead at the scene and Angel was treated in hospital for stab wounds and has since been discharged.

On November 1, Aina was charged with murder and attempted murder.

Judge Philip Katz KC set a timetable for the case with a plea and case management hearing on January 19 and a provisional trial from August 29 next year.

Aina was remanded into custody.

Reporting by PA.

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