Man in court accused of murdering 71-year-old

The body of Terry McFadyen was discovered by paramedics who were called to the house in the early hours of Monday

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 71-year-old found dead in his home with stab wounds.

Paramedics called Norfolk Police after finding Terry McFadyen had been fatally stabbed at Layer Close in Bowthorpe, Norwich, shortly before 04:45 GMT on Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Moses Fernandes, 22, who lived at the same address, has been charged with murdering Mr McFadyen on 3 November. Norfolk Police has identified Fernandes as a British national.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday.

Moses Fernandes only gave his first name when asked to confirm his details at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday

Paramedics had been called to the house after reports that a man was experiencing breathing difficulties - and discovered Mr McFadyen with stab wounds.

Police arrested Mr Fernandes before he was taken to hospital for checks on his breathing.

Still under arrest, he was discharged from hospital on Monday morning and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, before his appearance at Norwich Magistrates' Court.

Moses Fernandes was arrested and taken to hospital for checks for breathing difficulties, and then taken into custody for interview

Magistrates asked Mr Fernandes to confirm his name, to which he answered: "Moses". The court clerk gave his full details.

He was not asked to enter a plea and magistrates have committed the case to Norwich Crown Court on Thursday.