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Greengrocer 'killed over orange' Greengrocer 'killed over orange'
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A greengrocer was murdered in a row over a piece of fruit, the Old Bailey has heard.A greengrocer was murdered in a row over a piece of fruit, the Old Bailey has heard.
Khalilulah Naseri, 25, was stabbed twice in the chest after accusing a man of stealing an orange from the greengrocers in Atlantic Road, Brixton.Khalilulah Naseri, 25, was stabbed twice in the chest after accusing a man of stealing an orange from the greengrocers in Atlantic Road, Brixton.
Delroy Brown, from Stoughton Close, Kennington, south London, denies the murder in January.Delroy Brown, from Stoughton Close, Kennington, south London, denies the murder in January.
The 39-year-old car mechanic also denies conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.The 39-year-old car mechanic also denies conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
Peter Kyte QC, prosecuting, said: "It is hard to imagine that, even in an age when human life to some people is ascribed little value, this is a case of a young man who was murdered because of a row about a piece of fruit."Peter Kyte QC, prosecuting, said: "It is hard to imagine that, even in an age when human life to some people is ascribed little value, this is a case of a young man who was murdered because of a row about a piece of fruit."
Mr Naseri challenged Brown when he took the orange from the greengrocer's fruit display in the street and began to peel it with a knife.Mr Naseri challenged Brown when he took the orange from the greengrocer's fruit display in the street and began to peel it with a knife.
Staff and other shopkeepers became involved and Brown was hit with a broom handle and other objects, the court heard.Staff and other shopkeepers became involved and Brown was hit with a broom handle and other objects, the court heard.
He had taken a hammer from the boot of his car and threatened Mr Naseri with it, before being chased away by shop staff, the court was told.He had taken a hammer from the boot of his car and threatened Mr Naseri with it, before being chased away by shop staff, the court was told.
The trial was adjourned until Tuesday.