Burton Latimer murder trial date set
A man accused of murder has made his first appearance at the crown court this morning.
Dressed in a yellow t-shirt with a grey jumper around his shoulders, Philip Moore was before Northampton Crown Court resident judge Her Honour Judge Adrienne Lucking for his first hearing at the higher court.
Two female relatives were in court as the 43-year-old, of Nene Road, Burton Latimer appeared for an administrative hearing.
He is accused of murdering Christopher Streather, 51, in a property in High Street, Burton Latimer, on September 2.
Judge Lucking set a trial date of March 30 next year, and ordered Moore to appear on December 18 this year at a plea hearing.
Defended by Mary Prior KC, Moore did not enter any pleas and spoke only to confirm that he had understood that he must appear at a forthcoming court date.
The case was adjourned for legal reports to be compiled.