Man who killed 87-year-old mobility scooter rider detained in hospital indefinitely

A man has been detained in hospital indefinitely for stabbing to death an 87-year-old grandfather days after being released from prison.

Lee Byer attacked and killed Thomas O'Halloran who was riding a mobility scooter in Greenford, west London, in August 2022.

Mr O'Halloran suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck, chest and abdomen in a "motiveless" attack that took place just five days after Byer was released from prison, the Old Bailey heard.

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