Murder accused stabbed father 44 times in ‘sustained and violent attack’, court hears

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A defendant accused of murder is alleged to have stabbed his father 44 times, according to a case outlined at a court hearing. The attack was described as sustained and violent. The prosecution's account describes a prolonged series of knife blows, making the allegation exceptionally severe. The case will turn on whether the evidence supports the claim that the father was killed in the manner described. The report did not identify the accused man or the victim. The alleged motive was not provided. The report also omitted details about the weapon and the evidence linking the defendant to the attack. The case remained before the court, with no verdict or sentencing reported.

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