Accused of double murder

An alleged killer accused of stabbing his partner and her father to death in a ‘ferocious’ knife attack in their home will stand trial next February, a court heard. Achilleas Costa, 53, allegedly murdered his partner Fernanda Assis, 31, and her 61-year-old dad Joanilson Souza De Assis, at Mayes Road, Wood Green, north London, last 27 November. Bearded Costa appeared via video link at the Old Bailey today (weds) from Broadmoor Hospital wearing a grey jumper and spoke only to…