07:22 EDT, 10 May 2021
An amazing father of four was stabbed multiple times in the stomach after trying to stop a gang from harassing a homeless man, an inquest has heard.
James Gibbons, 34, was found lying unconscious in Iris Mews, Laindon in Essex on May 2 after celebrating his twin daughters second birthday in his garden.
The self-employed plumber was discovered with multiple stab wounds as paramedics rushed to save him, an Essex inquest has heard.
But the inquest into Mr Gibbons death has been suspended, after a teenager was confirmed as the lone defendant in the murder trial.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was last week charged with the murder of Gibbo and faced Chelmsford Crown Court this morning.
MURDER RAP
Boy, 16, appears in court charged with murder of hero dad James Gibbons knifed by kids while helping homeless man
Updated: 7 May 2021, 13:44
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has today appeared in court charged with the murder of hero dad James Gibbons.
The Good Samaritan, 34, was knifed to death in Laindon, Essex, on Sunday after offering a homeless man food from his barbecue.
6
The dad-of-four was knifed to death in Laindon, Essex on Sunday after offering a homeless man food from his barbecueCredit: Essex Police
6
6
James family have said they are broken beyond belief
A 16-year-old boy arrested shortly after the incident was charged with murder and appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today.
12:19 EDT, 7 May 2021
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murdering a Good Samaritan father-of-four, 34. Amazing James Gibbons was killed when he interrupted his twin daughters birthday barbecue to give a homeless man leftovers, witnesses said.
Mr Gibbons, a plumber known locally as Gibbo, was stabbed on an estate dubbed Alcatraz in Laindon, Essex, at around 9.30pm on Sunday.
Police believe he died after attempting to go to the aid of another man , as friends claim he chased a group away from the rough sleeper.
The teenager - who cannot be named for legal reasons - was remanded in custody following today s brief hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates Court.