The man charged with the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox has appeared in court.
Thomas Mair told Westminster Magistrates’ Court, “Death to traitors, freedom for Britain,” when asked to confirm his name.
Mrs. Cox, 41, was shot and stabbed to death in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on Thursday, the BBC reports.
Mr. Mair, 52, is also charged with GBH, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.
The defendant, who was wearing a grey, police issue tracksuit,
refused to give his correct name and did not reply when asked to confirm
his address and date of birth.
He was remanded in custody.
Mrs. Cox, who was married with two children, was about to attend a constituency surgery when she was injured.
A 77-year-old man, who came to her aid, was also injured and remains in a stable condition in hospital.
Thomas Mair told Westminster Magistrates’ Court, “Death to traitors, freedom for Britain,” when asked to confirm his name.
Mrs. Cox, 41, was shot and stabbed to death in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on Thursday, the BBC reports.
Mr. Mair, 52, is also charged with GBH, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.
He was remanded in custody.
Mrs. Cox, who was married with two children, was about to attend a constituency surgery when she was injured.
A 77-year-old man, who came to her aid, was also injured and remains in a stable condition in hospital.