Man charged with murders

Friday 17 December 1993 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

A MAN was charged last night with murdering a mathematics lecturer and his teacher wife in Southsea, Hampshire. Mohamed Amine Akanour, 24, will appear in court in Portsmouth this morning.

Dr Barry Taylor, a mathematics lecturer at Portsmouth University, and his wife Janet were found in their semi-detached home after worried neighbours called police.

The body of Mrs Taylor, 46, was in a cupboard and her injured husband in a hallway. He was taken to hospital where he died. The family's dog was found dead upstairs.

The news was broken to the couple's daughter Jenny, a student at Birmingham University, and council social services called in counsellors to help pupils at the school where Mrs Taylor taught.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The?Independent

Thank you for registering

Man charged with murders

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering