Murder suspect set to face trial next year over man's stabbing death
![Ryan Thompson died after being stabbed in Gregson Street, Sacriston. Pic: Google Maps.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/legacy_ash_102506275.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![Ryan Thompson died after being stabbed in Gregson Street, Sacriston. Pic: Google Maps.](/img/placeholder.png)
Richard Lee is alleged to have killed 25-year-old Ryan Thompson in an attack in Gregson Street, Sacriston, near Durham, on Saturday night.
The 25-year-old accused appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today, via video link to HMP Durham, facing a charge of murder.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdHe was not asked to enter a plea at the short hearing and there was no application for bail.
A trial, which may last around seven days, has been provisionally listed for February 4 next year.
Lee, of Viola Crescent, Sacriston, County Durham, will be back in court for a further hearing on October 1, and has been remanded in custody in the meantime.