Zara Aleena suspect appears via video link at the Old Bailey
Written by First Choice Radio on 1 July 2022
35 year old law graduate died as she walked home
The family of law graduate Zara Aleena have said they feel they will never get closure after her death but are determined to speak with political leaders to tackle violence against women and girls.
The 35-year-old Londoner died in the early hours of Sunday June 26 as she walked home from a night out along Cranbrook Road in Ilford, east London, an area she knew well and where she felt “safe”.
A man has been charged with her murder.
Suspect Jordan McSweeney, 29, of Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, east London, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday accused of murder, attempted rape and robbery.
He entered no pleas and was remanded in custody.
McSweeney appeared via video link from HMP Thameside wearing a green jumper.
He was seen covering his face with his hands ahead of the hearing before sitting back in his chair.
McSweeney later pulled his jumper up over his face and fiddled with the microphone.
He will next appear at the Old Bailey on September 30 .
Published: by Radio NewsHub
