Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

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Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

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Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

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Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

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