Man to face trial after denying murder of Walsall man in Welshpool

A date has been listed for the trial.

A 23-year-old man has denied the murder of another man in a town centre.

Martin Slezak, of Stanley Street, Welshpool, faces a charge of killing Young John Mongan, 49, of Walsall, in the Powys town, on June 28.

Young John Mongan, 49, died following a fatal incident in Welshpool town centreplaceholder image
Young John Mongan, 49, died following a fatal incident in Welshpool town centre | Dyfed-Powys Police

Slezak appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court on a video link from Berwyn jail at Wrexham where he denied the charge.

A trial is listed to start on November 9.

Slezak was remanded in custody.

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