Ms Mukhey died at 12.22pm despite efforts of medics and police, the Old Bailey heard. On Monday (January 19), jurors were told that Debella was unwell and could not attend court as prosecutor Jonathan Polnay KC opened a trial of the facts. Mr Polnay told jurors their task was to determine whether Debella had killed Ms Mukhey, as the evidence “most strongly” suggested. CCTV then picked up the defendant walking north in Edgware Road, past a bus stop and then returning to the scene where Ms Mukhey was attacked. Forensic analysis showed it had DNA from Debella and Ms Mukhey on it, the court was told.

Source: The Times January 19, 2026 14:41 UTC