Overview
- Robert Davies, 49, is charged with murder, possession of an offensive weapon, and affray in connection with the death of Jeff Blair.
- Davies appeared via video link at Teesside Crown Court and was remanded by Judge Jonathan Carroll.
- Court-ordered psychiatric reports will evaluate whether Davies is fit to enter a plea.
- A pre-trial preparation hearing is scheduled for April 13 at Leeds Crown Court.
- Jeff Blair, 55, a former Durham Constabulary officer working as a bailiff, died after an alleged March 10 assault and was pronounced dead at James Cook University Hospital.