Man appears in court after he is charged with John Rimmer’s murder
Date published: 23 September 2019
John Rimmer
A man has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of 54-year-old John Rimmer.
Mohammed Faisal Ubaid, 44, appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday 18 September, where he was remanded into custody ahead of a trial next year at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
John Rimmer was admitted to hospital around 8.40pm on Wednesday 4 September with head injuries, and sadly died on Friday 6 September.
In a tribute, John’s family said: “Our whole family is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of John.
“John was a kind soul, full of passion for people, music, education and, most of all, his loyal dogs.
“He was loved by everyone who ever knew him on his journey.
“He was gentle but harsh. He was strong and empathic. He was straightforward and honest. He simply knew his role in life was to share love for everything with everyone who walked by his side.
“His son has been extremely brave. The whole family are holding on tight with the help of his wonderful loyal long-term friends.”
Ubaid’s trial is expected to begin in March 2020.
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