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The Independent
14-05-2025
- The Independent
Family pays tribute to ‘proud Irishman' fatally injured while running errands
Relatives have paid tribute to a 'proud Irishman' who was fatally injured while out running errands. John Mackey, 87, had been to the supermarket and a kebab shop in Manor House, north London, on the afternoon of May 6 before he was allegedly set upon near Goodchild Road. The pensioner suffered head injuries and died in hospital two days later. On Wednesday, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, who is leading the investigation into his death, gave details of the 'adored' uncle's life. He said: 'John was a proud Irishman and an innocent member of the public, and was walking back home after running errands when he was the victim of this tragic incident. 'His family tell us he was one of 11 children. He was born in Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland, and moved to London in the 1950s. 'He was uncle to a remarkable 22 nieces and nephews and a brother to his remaining four siblings, they will all miss him. 'John's family describe him as funny and charming. He was a life-long Arsenal fan, who was adored by his family and was loved by his local community. 'His family will join John on one final trip back to Ireland where he'll be laid to rest.' 'I would like to reassure the local community that a man has been charged and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with John's death.' Peter Augustine, 58, of Green Lanes, Hornsey, north London, was arrested on May 8 and charged with Mr Mackey's murder and robbery. On Tuesday, his case was brought to the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing. Judge Richard Marks KC set a two-week trial from November 3, with a plea hearing on July 29.
Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Telegraph
Pensioner, 87, died after street attack ‘over box of cornflakes'
An 87-year-old man was attacked and left for dead for the sake of a box of cornflakes and a shepherd's pie, a court has heard. John Mackey was found unconscious and bleeding from the head on Goodchild Road in Manor House, north London, at around 5.53pm on Tuesday, May 6. Two days later he died in hospital. The pensioner was allegedly followed in the street and set upon by a man who shouted: 'Give me the bag.' Mr Mackey had bought food and a newspaper from a north London Co-op store before visiting a kebab shop. Ben Holt, prosecuting, said: 'A member of the public saw Mr Mackey lying on the pavement and heard a male shouting, 'Give me the bag', and a man standing over Mr Mackey.' Other eyewitnesses allegedly saw a male being punched, kicked and stamped on, the Old Bailey was told. The attacker allegedly made off with the victim's black duffle bag containing his cornflakes, shepherd's pie and newspaper. A post-mortem examination gave the provisional cause of death as bleeding on the brain and fractured ribs, Mr Holt told the court. Peter Augustine, 58, from Hornsey, north London, was arrested on May 8 and charged with Mackey's murder and robbery. On Tuesday, his case was brought to the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing. Judge Richard Marks KC set a two-week trial from November 3, with a plea hearing on July 29.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Manor House: Man, 87, died after attack over groceries
An 87-year-old man died after being attacked in north London street for the sake of groceries, a court has Mackey had visited a Co-op store where he bought food and a newspaper before visiting a kebab shop on the afternoon of 6 May, the preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey was was allegedly followed in the street and attacked on Goodchild Road in Manor House. Emergency services were alerted at about 17:53 BST and Mr Mackey was taken to hospital where he died two days Augustine, 58, of Green Lanes, Hornsey, north London, was arrested on 8 May and charged with murder and robbery.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Pensioner, 87, was robbed and murdered outside London Co-op store after going to buy box of cornflakes and shepherd's pie, court told
An 87-year-old man was attacked in the street and left for dead for the sake of a box of cornflakes and a shepherd's pie, a court has heard. John Mackey had visited a north London Co-op store where he bought food and a newspaper before visiting a kebab shop last Tuesday. He was allegedly followed in the street and set upon when he reached Goodchild Road in Manor House. Emergency services were alerted after he was found unconscious and bleeding from his head at around 5.53pm. Mr Mackey was taken to hospital where he regained consciousness but died two days later. Peter Augustine, 58, of Hornsey, has been charged with the 87-year-old's murder and robbery and appeared in court today. Prosecutor Ben Holt said: 'A member of the public saw Mr Mackey lying on the pavement and heard a male shouting 'give me the bag' and a man standing over Mr Mackey.' Other eyewitnesses allegedly saw a male being punched, kicked and stamped on, the Old Bailey was told. The attacker allegedly made off with the victim's black duffel bag containing his cornflakes, shepherd's pie and newspaper. A post-mortem examination gave the provisional cause of death as bleeding on the brain and fractured ribs, Mr Holt told the court. Judge Richard Marks KC set a two-week trial from November 3, with a plea hearing on July 29.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- The Independent
Elderly man attacked and left for dead for cornflakes and a shepherd's pie, court told
An 87-year-old man was attacked in the street and left for dead for the sake of a box of cornflakes and a shepherd's pie, a court has heard. John Mackey had visited a north London Co-op store where he bought food and a newspaper before visiting a kebab shop on the afternoon of Tuesday May 6. He was allegedly followed in the street and set upon when he reached Goodchild Road in Manor House. Emergency services were alerted after he was found unconscious and bleeding from his head at around 5.53pm. Mr Mackey was taken to hospital where he regained consciousness but died two days later. Prosecutor Ben Holt said: 'A member of the public saw Mr Mackey lying on the pavement and heard a male shouting 'give me the bag' and a man standing over Mr Mackey.' Other eyewitnesses allegedly saw a male being punched, kicked and stamped on, the Old Bailey was told. The attacker allegedly made off with the victim's black duffel bag containing his cornflakes, shepherd's pie and newspaper. A post-mortem examination gave the provisional cause of death as bleeding on the brain and fractured ribs, Mr Holt told the court. Peter Augustine, 58, of Green Lanes, Hornsey, north London, was arrested on May 8 and charged with Mr Mackey's murder and robbery. On Tuesday, his case was brought to the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing. Judge Richard Marks KC set a two-week trial from November 3, with a plea hearing on July 29.
