The father of a British man injured when a Frenchman allegedly stabbed a backpacker to death at a Queensland hostel has kept a bedside vigil, as his son fights for life in hospital.  Les Jackson was handed police documents during his discussion with detectives at a coffee shop at the hospital today, where his son Tom Jackson remains in a critical condition at Townsville Hospital.  Mr Jackson’s 30-year-old son Tom, suffered critical head and torso injuries during the attack at the Home Hill hostel, south Townsville, while trying to protect fellow British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung, who was allegedly stabbed to death.  British backpacker Tom Jackson, 30, remains in a critical condition in hospital. (AAP)  Smail Ayad, 29, has been charged with murder over Ms Ayliffe-Chung’s death, two counts of attempted murder, serious animal cruelty and twelve counts of assault after the attack at Shelley’s Backpackers.  Mr Jackson posted a photo of his family on social media on Thursday, saying family was “the only really important thing”.  He arrived from his hometown in England to be at his son’s side on Thursday night.  Smail Ayad, 30, has been remanded in custody. (9NEWS)  The hostel’s manager, Grant Scholz, 46, was also allegedly stabbed while trying to protect the pair, and now has more than 100 stitches.  The accused has been remanded in custody after a brief mention at Townsville Magistrates Court yesterday.  Mia Ayliffe-Chung was killed in the attack. (9NEWS)  Ayad did not appear, and instead remained in the Townsville watch house following public safety concerns.  Police allege he shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack and his arrest, and lashed out at police officers until a Taser and capsicum spray were used to subdue him.  The case has been adjourned until October 28.  Tributes for 21-year-old British backpacker, Mia Ayliffe-Chung. (Supplied)  © Nine Digital Pty Ltd 2016
A 29-year-old French national charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a British woman to death has faced a Queensland court surrounded by high security.