Bailiff Killed in Workplace Assault

0:00On March 12, a 55-year-old court bailiff named Jeff Blair died from serious injuries after an assault at work in Shildon County, Durham. The attack took place around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and he passed away at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Robert Davies, a 49-year-old man, now faces charges of murder, possession of an offensive weapon and a fray. He has been held in custody ahead of his court date, at Peter Lee Magistrate's Court on Friday. Blair had a long career in law enforcement, serving 22 years with Durham Constabulary before retiring in 2017 and taking up his role as a bailiff. The incident has stunned the local area, with police offering support to Blair's family and friends during this tough time. Officers remain on site to gather more details. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Durham Constabulary on 101, referencing incident 209 of March 10, as the probe moves forward.