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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Olivia Lee

Man charged with murder of court bailiff in County Durham

Jeff Blair.
In a statement released after his death, Jeff Blair’s family said that the tragic loss has left them ‘devastated’ and he will be ‘forever missed’. Photograph: Durham Constabulary/PA

A man has been charged with the murder of a court bailiff who was attacked while he was at work.

Jeff Blair, 55, died in hospital after he sustained serious injuries while on duty in Shildon, County Durham on Tuesday.

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