He also wrote “get well soon” in reference to 30-year-old Tom Jackson, from Congleton in Cheshire, who was seriously injured when the knifeman struck at his head.
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The man accused of murdering British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung in an Australian hostel has missed a court appearance after “causing a disturbance”.
The Frenchman who viciously stabbed a lovely British backpacker to death in an Australian hostel professed that he was “going to die soon” on social media moments before the vicious attack.
Ayad has been held in custody and will appear at the Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday.
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As his father was flying in, another injured man, Gold Coaster Chris Porter, was heading home after fracturing both heels as he reportedly leapt for his life from the hostel window after waking to the attack.
He also said a toxicology test result on Ayad was not yet available but police, who were examining whether mental health or drugs misuse issues were factors in the incident, said he had smoked cannabis on the night of the attacks.
Queensland police are working with ASIO and federal police to determine whether the suspect, who allegedly cried “Allahu Akbar” during the attack, has any links to terror groups.
Mr Ayad faces 16 charges in total: two counts of attempted murder, one count of murder, one of animal cruelty and twelve counts of serious assault.
Her mother, Rosie Ayliffe, paid tribute to her, saying she was an “amazing young woman with an adventurous spirit”.
“I have no doubt that his actions on that day, as completely selfless as they were, led to the injuries he now has”. He is in hospital in a critical condition.
When he was released to the watch house, he allegedly assaulted two officers and violently resisted until a Taser and capsicum spray were used to subdue him.
Detective Superintendent Ray Rohweder said he would appear in court via videolink.
According to Miss Ayliffe-Chung’s Facebook page she went to Buxton College to study childcare.
Mia Ayliffe-Chung, the victim in a brutal killing.
Queensland police have ruled out extremism as a motive for the murder.
Ayad has had access to legal representation and the French consulate and has declined to be interviewed.
She tweeted a picture of herself laying flowers and said: “Visited Ayr and #HomeHill with consular staff to meet local police and United Kingdom nationals”.
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Mr Jackson remains in a critical but stable condition in Townsville Base Hospital, almost 36 hours after the attack.
