Shropshire Star

Telford man appears in court ahead of murder trial

A man charged with murder has appeared in court to be updated on progress towards a trial in the new year.

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Stafford Crown Court, The Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford

Ashley Harris, aged 32, whose address has been given as Armstrong Close, Telford, was charged with the murder of 41-year-old Anthony Wootton, who was found dead in in Gresley Close, Woodside, Telford, on Monday, July 17.

Harris appeared before judge Kristina Montgomery at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday morning.

Harris is currently remanded in custody ahead of his trial for the murder of Mr Wootton, expected to take place from January 8, 2024.