This is the face of a man accused of attempted murder after his wife was left fighting for her life. Merseyside Police were called to a house on Snaefell Avenue in Tuebrook last month after a woman in her 30s suffered serious head injuries.
Charges and Court Appearance
Louden Chagona has since been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident. The 50-year-old, of Snaefell Avenue, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court to face the count, in which the complainant is named as Abigail Chinorwadza, who is understood to be the defendant's partner.
Appearing via video link to HMP Liverpool wearing a grey prison issue jumper, Chagona, who was assisted by an interpreter, spoke only to confirm his name and was not asked to enter any plea to the alleged offence. However, a trial, lasting four to five days, was scheduled for November 9 this year.
Remand and Next Hearing
Chagona was further remanded into custody ahead of a case management hearing on July 27. Adjourning the case, Judge Simon Medland KC said: "This matter is adjourned for trial until the 9th of November this year. The next hearing in this case will be the 27th of July. On that day, you will be asked whether you are guilty or not guilty. You are remanded in custody."
Incident Details
The ECHO previously reported that police attended the scene shortly before 7.30am on Sunday, May 17, following reports of a woman being hit on the head. Paramedics attended and found that she had suffered serious head injuries.
The casualty was subsequently taken to hospital, where her condition was said to be critical but stable. The court today heard that she has since been discharged as an inpatient.
Neighbour Reactions
Neighbours described being shocked by the altercation in what they said was a "quiet" road, with a white tent having reportedly been erected outside an address and forensics officers seen conducting investigations. One resident said: "I was out at the time and I came home to police outside. When I walked past there was blood on the wall behind the front door. We had police knocking on the door asking us if we knew anything, but we couldn't really help them. But it's really sad, the poor woman. Hopefully she'll be okay. You see police in the area, like on Windsor Road, but nothing down here in the whole time I've lived here. This is a quiet road, it's quite nice."
Another added: "A neighbour said it had been going on since around 4am. There was loads of banging and shouting. The neighbour started hammering on the door at about 7am."
Police Statement
Detective Chief Inspector Lynsay Armbruster previously said: "We simply will not tolerate domestic abuse of any kind, and our officers and partners carry out activity every day of the year to bring perpetrators to justice and ensure victim-survivors receive the support they need. Domestic abuse comes in many forms. As well as physical harm, it can include emotional or sexual abuse, control of finances or other controlling behaviour and while the majority of victims are women, it can happen to anyone, regardless of gender and social status. I'd urge anyone who may be a victim or knows someone who is to please reach out and contact us. Every report will be taken extremely seriously, and we will listen and support you throughout the process."
