A man, Apapale Adoum, has appeared in court facing murder charges for allegedly beating Victoria Adams, 37, to death with a mallet in her flat in Hammersmith, London. Prosecutor Peter Ratliff informed the court that Adams sustained at least 10 distinct injuries to her head from a blunt object. The accused, appearing via video link, has been remanded in custody, with a plea hearing set for August 26, and a provisional trial scheduled for March 23, 2026.
The prosecution detailed that Victoria Adams, 37, suffered at least 10 separate injuries to her head caused by a bludgeoning incident with a mallet.
During the preliminary hearing at Old Bailey, Judge Nigel Lickley KC set a plea hearing for August 26 and a trial date for March 2026.
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