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Inmate accused of killing UK correctional officer during transport in court

Humphrey Burke is charged with the murder of Serco employee Lorraine Barwell

By C1 Staff

LONDON – A man accused of murdering a correctional transport officer while she was escorting him from a court appearance to a waiting vehicle appeared in court via video link.

Longon24 reports that Humphrey Burke is accused of attacking Lorraine Barwell, 54, on June 29. He is charged with her murder.

He appeared subdued during the brief hearing, speaking only to confirm his name.

A plea and case management hearing was set for September 29, with a provisional date for trial on January 4.

Barwell was hospitalized after the attack and later died of her injuries.

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