Trial begins into murder of Edmonton father Malcolm Boxall

Malcolm Boxall died on July 26 last year outside his Dysons Road home after his own kitchen knife was plunged into his neck.

His 43-year-old friend and neighbour, Trevor Dinnall, is standing trial accused of murdering Mr Boxall after smashing into his house in a rage.

Prosecutor Zoe Johnson, on the first day of the Old Bailey murder trial, said following the stabbing, Mr Dinnall, 43, calmly walked away and watched as horrified witnesses, police officers, and paramedics made efforts to save Mr Boxall.

She told the jury: “Blood began pouring out of Malcolm Boxall's neck, and the defendant just walked away and sat on a nearby wall, watching what was happening as various people came to Malcolm Boxall's aid.

“The defendant didn't try to flee the scene, he just sat and watched.”

Ms Johnson said prosecutors do not know what sparked the angry scenes at Mr Boxall's home which ultimately led to his death.

Eyewitnesses saw a drunk Mr Dinnall storm across the road from his home in Malham Terrace, smash a bay window at Mr Boxall's home with an exhaust pipe, before kicking in the front door.

One witness then saw Mr Dinnall “frog-march” Mr Boxall out of the terraced house, threatening to stab him before sticking the knife in his neck, the court heard.

Ms Johnson said Mr Dinnall was heard to say to Mr Boxall “you should be dead” before turning to a bystander and adding: “He talked too much.”

When a police officer asked him whether he had been involved, Mr Dinnall simply nodded his head.

According to Ms Johnson, following his arrest Mr Dinnall said “I've just murdered someone” and “my mum will be in her 80s before I get out”.

A doctor who examined Mr Dinnall found he was drunk, and also detected cannabis in his bloodstream.

The trial is due to last for two weeks, during which the prosecution will try to prove Mr Dinnall deliberately tried to kill or at least seriously harm Mr Boxall.

The trial continues.