Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

Police escorted the Afghan migrant accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase to court on Wednesday after he was charged with murder and robbery.

A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said.

ATHENS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said. Police have identified the victim as Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, an aid worker who ha

ATHENS, Aug 5 - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said.

Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens to appear in court  reuters.com

The footage is said to show Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, wheeling a suitcase through the streets of Athens which allegedly contained the body of British charity worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross

Pictured: Afghan champion boxer and Christian volunteer arrested over killing of British woman found in suitcase  lbc.co.uk

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 3, 2026 5:56pm Updated August 3, 2026 5:59pm Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai A boxer accused of dragging the body of a British charity worker in a suitcase and dumping her in an abandoned Athens house has been pictured. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is suspected of killing Elisabet