Man pleads not guilty to murder following death of man in Northwich

Friday, 20 December 2024 14:16

A man charged with murder following the death of a man in Northwich has pleaded not guilty.

Matthew Higgins, 35, of Brook Lane in Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 20 December, where he entered a not guilty plea to the charge of murder.

He also denied assaulting an emergency worker.

A trial date has been set for the week commencing 24 March 2025 at Chester Crown Court.

During the hearing, it was confirmed that a 41-year-old woman, who was also arrested in relation to the incident, has since been released without further action.

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