Two brothers accused of murdering man in South Yorkshire set to face trial

Two brothers accused of murdering a man in South Yorkshire have been further remanded in custody pending a trial.
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Sheffield Crown Court heard yesterday, October 19, how Ionel Andrei, aged 40, of Pindar Oaks Cottages, near Kendray, Barnsley, and Florin Andrei, aged 44, now of no fixed abode, have been charged with murdering a 43-year-old man who was allegedly found seriously injured at the brothers’ home at Pindar Oaks Cottages on October 12.

Police stated they discovered the man - who later died - after an investigation was launched when a 44-year-old man arrived at Kendray Hospital, Barnsley, with head injuries.

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Ian Goldsack, prosecuting, said both defendants are brothers as were the deceased man and the other injured man.

Sheffield Crown Court, pictured, heard how two brothers accused of murdering a man in South Yorkshire have been further remanded in custody pending a crown court trial.Sheffield Crown Court, pictured, heard how two brothers accused of murdering a man in South Yorkshire have been further remanded in custody pending a crown court trial.
Sheffield Crown Court, pictured, heard how two brothers accused of murdering a man in South Yorkshire have been further remanded in custody pending a crown court trial.

Investigations into how the man in hospital allegedly sustained his injuries led detectives to the other man who later died, according to police.

The two suspects have also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Judge Jeremy Richardson QC, The Recorder of Sheffield, adjourned the case until January 25 for a pre-trial preparation hearing with an eight-to-ten day trial scheduled for June 1.

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Ionel and Florin Andrei were further remanded in custody but Judge Richardson said should an application for bail be made in the meantime he would consider it at a later stage based on full information.

The accused had previously been remanded in custody after their first court appearance last week.

Anyone with information about the case should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.

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