A woman will appear in court this morning (October 17) accused of knowingly hiding a man wanted for attempted murder at her home.
Tina Smith, 53, is alleged to have hidden 51-year-old Gary Jeakins, of Canvey Road, Steeple, at her Palmer Road home in Newham, London, between Saturday, February 15, and Wednesday, October 1.
Jeakins was arrested in London on Wednesday, October 1 and charged with attempted murder and breach of a non-molestation order.
It relates to an incident in The Street, Latchingdon on February 15 at 2.30am when a 29-year-old man was struck by a car. He sustained serious leg injuries and was taken to Broomfield Hospital.
Jeakins appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday, October 2 and will appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, December 8.
