Police called to a house in Hadlow, Kent, found two women stabbed to death and David Harris, 76, seriously injured
A NEIGHBOUR and bodybuilder charged with the murder of two women after an alleged dispute over a shared driveway has appeared in court.
Jack Ralph, 28, is alleged to have attacked an elderly man and his wife and daughter in the commuter village of Hadlow near Tonbridge, Kent.
He appeared at Medway Magistrates Court via video link this morning to face two charges for murder and one of attempted murder.
Cops called to a house on a quiet street found David Harris, 78, seriously injured with stab wounds. His wife, Margaret, 78 and their daughter, Sharon, 55, were dead.
It was claimed they were attacked by a man who chased Mr Harris inside the house following an altercation outside.
Ralph is due in court today charged with Kent cops said.
Locals say Ralph and the Harrises had rows over access to the drive in Hadlow, Kent.
Last night Margaret's sister Doris Pope told the : "It’s just a big shock and obviously we hope that the person who did this is brought to justice.
"We are shocked and devastated and just cannot believe something like this can happen."
It is understood that is where the two women were stabbed to death and Mr Harris was wounded.
He was airlifted to hospital in London where he was said to be stable today.
Neighbours described their shock of the tragedy that happened in their "quiet and friendly" town.
It is believed that the family had been involved with ongoing disputes with their neighbours over a driveway.
Another resident from the quiet neighbourhood in Hadlow, said: “The dad is in a London hospital but I don’t know his condition."
Neighbour Sophie Moorey-Brown, 31, said: ‘The first we knew about it was when there was an air ambulance very low over the houses.
"There was a heavy police presence and forensic teams.
"We’ve lived here for five years and never heard anything bad happen.
"It has always been so quiet and a lovely place to be. We are very shocked and saddened by what we have heard and are trying to shield our boys from hearing too much.
A neighbour said: “I know the family very well. They have a shared driveway. They have a motorhome and are always leaving it on the road. It’s a nuisance.
“It’s parked on a slight bend and is hard to see past.
“A few years ago I heard them saying one neighbour couldn’t get his car up the drive.
“The daughter lives there as well as their son. I don’t know where he was. He may have been at work.”
Another resident added: “It is such an awful thing to hear anywhere, but in our lovely, friendly little village it’s bound to rock us residents even more.”
Nigel Keogh, a 51-year-old plasterer who lives across the street, described Mr and Mrs Harris as a "nice couple", adding: "They kept themselves to themselves."
The victims' family said on Monday: "We have lost two members of our family and are focusing on the recovery of another.
Work colleagues of the family have already paid their respects by leaving flowers and heartfelt messages outside their house.
One well-wisher wrote: "Sharon, we wished each other a good weekend at 4:30 on Friday.
"I can’t believe I am writing these words, there will be a big gap at work without you. All our love Clare and Danni"
Ralph will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on October 3.
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