By Grâçia Ada Obi
A dad appeared in court accused of murdering two women with a kitchen knife and leaving two other victims with serious injuries on Christmas Day.
Jazwell Brown, 49, stood before magistrates Friday 27 December wearing a grey tracksuit, with a stubble beard and his arms clasped behind his back.
It was heard that he allegedly attacked Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, at a flat in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Local resident Bradley Latter, 29, was also said to have been knifed along with a teenage boy who cannot be named for legal reasons.
During the incident at 6.30pm on Wednesday a dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was injured and rushed to a vet and later survived, it was heard.
Brown, of Milton Keynes, was also found in possession of a kitchen knife, High Wycombe Magistrates Court heard.
He is charged with two counts of murder, two of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article and causing unnecessary harm by wounding of a protected animal.
Dishevelled Brown entered no plea this morning, speaking only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the short hearing.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Luton Crown Court on December 31.
Prosecutor Zara Khan said: “This case relates to the murder of Joanne Pearson plus Teohna Grant allegedly committed by Jazwell Brown.”
Addressing Brown, magistrate Bernard Crossey said: “You are going to be reminded in custody until you will appear at crown court.
“We believe that this is because of the nature and seriousness of the offences.”
Following the hearing Mr Crossey requested those still present to stand for a moment silence for the alleged victims.
