A man has appeared in court accused of assisting an alleged killer after a Bexley mum was stabbed to death. 

Leila Young, 33, was found injured on Penhill Road just after 4pm on January 16.  

She was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but died from her injuries on the evening of January 23. 

Ms Young’s partner, Tony Curant, 33, of Penhill Road, was arrested on January 20, before she died. 

He is accused of killing Ms Young by stabbing her in the neck and head. 

On Thursday (February 15) Richard Ray, 33, of St George’s Road in Swanley, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court. 

Ray is charged with assisting an offender, as he’s accused of facilitating travel for Curant and concealing evidence, namely three mobile phones. 

Ray appeared in court via videolink from HMP Belmarsh. 

Wearing a yellow jacket, he spoke to confirm his name. 

During the short hearing it was stated that both Ray and Curant will be asked to enter pleas at a hearing in April. 

News Shopper: Floral tributes at scene of Bexley stabbingFloral tributes at scene of Bexley stabbing (Image: NQ)Candles, bouquets of flowers, and handwritten notes were left at the scene of the incident.  

One of the notes says: “So heartbreaking. I am so sorry this has happened to you.  

"Sleep tight and may you rest in peace.”  

Another one read: “Leila you will always be remembered for the loving brilliant mum you are.  

“We will never forget you.”