Jury out in trial of hockey star accused of murder

Joanne Samak died at her home in Droitwich Spa last year

A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of an ex-international hockey player who was accused of stabbing his wife to death.

Mohamed Samak, 42, was accused of the murder following the death of Joanne Samak at their home in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, on 1 July 2024.

A retrial at Worcester Crown Court heard Mrs Samak, 49, died from multiple stab wounds, with her blood later discovered on clothing belonging to her husband.

Mr Samak has denied killing his wife and claimed he saw Mrs Samak stab herself with a knife and "breathe her final two breaths".