Pensioner ‘tried to murder man’

A pensioner accused of trying to murder a man has been remanded into custody. John Aiton, 71, allegedly attacked Rahal Syoum in north London on 29 February. Aiton appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey from HMP Wormwood Scrubs charged with attempted murder and an alternative count of wounding with intent. Judge Sarah Munro QC remanded him into custody ahead of a further hearing on 30 June. Aiton, of Wharf Road, Islington, north London, is charged with attempted murder and…