A murder suspect accused of killing a man in Telford could face trial in November.
John Walker, aged 65, appeared at Stafford Crown Court via video link from HMP Hewell. Walker is charged with murdering 52-year-old Mark Espley in Fowler Close, Wellington - the street where the accused's home address is.
West Mercia Police officers attended the incident on Saturday, June 18, this year, and performed CPR on Mr Espley, but he died at the scene. The court heard that a provisional trial date was set for the week commencing November 7. Walker has not yet pleaded, and the prosecution are awaiting a psychiatrist's report.
Judge Kristina Montgomery KC told Walker the matter would be brought back before the court on October 14, when it should be known for sure whether the case will proceed to trial. "I am going to ask that you are brought to court so you can meet your legal team," she told Walker."We will make the final preparations for your trial, which we hope will start on November 7."The death of Mr Espley was one of three incidents which are believed to have involved blades in and around Wellington over the course of that weekend. Police said none of them are linked.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three men facing trial over murder plot accused of 'rigging up camera to watch movements'The High Court in Glasgow heard that suspects Anthony Haggerty, Declan McCuish and James Richards have all denied being involved in a conspiracy to murder Ryan Carvil.
Read more »
Two teenagers set to appear in court today charged with murder of Kharyi McLeanTwo teenagers will face court charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a boy just outside his school gates.
Read more »
Man accused of murder after explosion at house near Spalding appears in courtHis trial next year is expected to last seven days Spalding Lincolnshire
Read more »
Liz Truss accused of 'attack on nature' with weakened environment rules in 'investment zones'The Government’s plans to release more land for commercial and housing developments is an “attack on nature” 🔴 The creation of 38 investment zones threatens to strip away protection for nature, the RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust say
Read more »
Who will benefit? What the mini-Budget means for youThis was a Budget about tax. Income tax, stamp duty and corporation tax have all been cut (or planned increases cancelled). Here is what it all means ⬇️
Read more »
North Brewing Co to open first non-Yorkshire venue in Birmingham later this yearNorth Brewing Co are opening their first venue outside Yorkshire in November this year.
Read more »