Man in court over Falkner Street murders
A woman and two children were found at a flat on Tuesday
Last updated 2nd Jun 2017
A man accused of murdering a woman and two children in Toxteth has appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today.
30-year-old Sami Salem is alleged to have murdered the trio at a flat in Falkner Street on Tuesday.
Their bodies were discovered after police were called following concerns about the welfare of the ground floor flat’s occupants.
Salem, of Falkner Street, who spoke only to confirm his details and that he understood the proceedings.
HIs lawyer Andrew Costello did not apply for bail and Salem was further remanded in custody until June 30 when he is expected to enter his pleas via video link before the Recorder of Liverpool, Judge Clement Goldstone, QC.
Judge David Aubrey, QC, fixed a trial to begin on November 14 before Mr Justice Edis.
The building where the victims were found is John Lennon’s former home, where the Beatle and his wife Cynthia lived in the early 1960’s