"At the Old Bailey, Shaine March, 47, of Surrey Quays, south-east London, has denied murdering the mother of two but admitted manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. Lucas Burt, who lived next door, told police in a statement he had concerns about the arguments coming from Ms Odysseos' flat for months, but never phoned the police as he saw no signs of violence."
"Ibrar Ahmed, who lived in the same block of flats as Ms Odysseos, was with two friends in the early hours of 22 July when they allegedly saw Ms Odysseos and Mr March arguing on the communal green outside her flat. When Mr March went back into her flat, she followed him inside, the court heard. Mr Ahmed and his friends immediately rang her doorbell, asking repeatedly if she needed any help, to make sure she was safe."
"The argument then seemed to have calmed down but around 03:00 BST several people phoned 999 after hearing a woman screaming for help. Francesa Bailey reported waking up and hearing: "Shaine stabbed me, he stabbed me! Help! Help!" She went to her balcony where she could see Ms Odysseos on the communal green, clutching her right side. Ms Bailey called for her son Bamidele Aduloju to help Ms Odysseos and the court heard how he tried applying towels and press"
Alana Odysseos, 32, died in Walthamstow on 22 July 2024 after being stabbed 19 times. Shaine March, 47, denies murder but admits manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. Neighbours reported hearing arguments from Ms Odysseos' flat for months prior to the incident. Witnesses saw an argument outside the communal green and rang her doorbell to check she was safe. Around 03:00 BST multiple people called 999 after hearing screams. One neighbour reported seeing Ms Odysseos clutching her right side, and attempts were made to apply towels while emergency services were contacted.
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