Man, 58, appears in court charged with murder at cafe near Shrewsbury
A man appeared in court today accused of murdering a man who was found dead in a roadside diner near Shrewsbury.
Belkar Singh, aged 58, of Booth Street, Birmingham, has been charged with the murder of 67-year-old Satnam Singh Blugher, known locally as "Mr B".
He appeared at Telford Magistrates Court today.
During his brief appearance, he wore grey trousers and a grey top and spoke through an interpreter to give his name, address and date of birth.
He was represented by Mr Stephen Edwards who made no bail application. He did not indicate a plea to the charge.
Singh was remanded in custody and will next appear at Stafford Crown Court on Monday.
A murder investigation was launched after Mr Blugher was found with serious injuries at Tony's Diner on the A458 at Halfway House at around 4.40pm on Monday.
He was discovered at the diner by paramedics following a 999 call.
Police were called and launched a murder inquiry.
Officers are looking to speak to anyone who was in the diner on the afternoon or evening of Sunday, June 25. They have asked for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area on Sunday or Monday to get in touch.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 and quote incident 598s of June 26. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
