Peter Kemball set for trial over alleged Stephen Douglas Balmain murder

An inner west man will face trial over the alleged stabbing murder of a health worker in his Balmain home. The 41-year-old faced court for the first time since last year over the November 2019 incident.

Peter Kemball is accused of murdering his mental health case worker in Balmain East. Picture: Supplied

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A man accused of stabbing his case worker to death in a Balmain housing complex will face a trial in the Supreme Court.

Peter John Kemball, 41, will be arraigned in the Supreme Court on October 2 for the alleged murder of community health nurse Stephen John Douglas in November last year.

Police at the scene of the crime last year. Picture Rohan Kelly.

Mr Douglas, 63, was allegedly visiting his client at his Balmain East home about 3.40pm on November 28 when the incident took place.

On his first appearance before the court in December last year, a lawyer told the court Kemball was too mentally ill to give him proper legal instructions.

On that appearance, Kemball’s left arm was also heavily bandaged.

What is believed to be the accused’s dog being taken away after his arrest. Picture Rohan Kelly.

He appeared on screen at Central Local Court on Tuesday.

He has been refused bail, and remains in custody.