Former soldier killed grandmother, 75, and left her husband in hospital after attacking them with metal bar in burglary, court told
A former soldier has appeared in court charged with manslaughter after allegedly attacking an elderly couple with a metal pole during a burglary at their home in Finsbury Park, north London. Rose Smith, 75, died in hospital the day after the attack, while her husband Ronald Smith, 81, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later discharged. The case has drawn attention to a violent home invasion in which four men reportedly forced their way into the couple's house demanding cash while they were watching television.
Jeffrey Dean Rose, 46, of North Harrow, has been charged with manslaughter, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and aggravated burglary with intent, and was remanded in custody at Barkingside Magistrates' Court to appear at the Old Bailey on 22 September. The court heard Rose previously worked as a private investigator before serving as a soldier, leaving the Army due to the coronavirus pandemic and later working as a bin man. Mrs Smith's family described her as a "wonderful, outgoing woman" who loved bingo and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild, and are being supported by specialist police officers.
- Former soldier charged after elderly woman, 75, died following home burglary attack.
- Husband, 81, hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries in same incident.
- Jeffrey Dean Rose remanded in custody, due at Old Bailey on 22 September.
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Former soldier killed grandmother, 75, and left her husband in hospital after attacking them with metal bar in burglary, court told
Rose Smith, 75, died and her husband Ronald Smith, 81, was injured after four men reportedly broke into their home in Finsbury Park, north London, while the couple were watching television. Mrs Smith died in hospital the day after the attack; Mr Smith was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening and has since been discharged.
Jeffrey Dean Rose, 46, from North Harrow, has been charged with manslaughter, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and aggravated burglary with intent in connection with the incident. He has previously worked as a private investigator and a soldier, before later working as a bin man. The case is due to be heard at the Old Bailey, London's central criminal court, which deals with serious criminal cases.