Suspect charged with murder of Sunderland man faces trial this summer
A suspect charged with murder after the death of a man faces trial in the summer.
Peter Graham, 52, was the victim of an alleged attack inside an address in Hastings Street in the Hendon area of Sunderland early last Tuesday morning, February 17.
He sustained serious injuries and despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene a short time later.
Gary Howe, 32, who lives on Hastings Street, has now been charged with murder, sexual assault and assaulting an emergency worker.
He appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today where he was not asked to enter any pleas to any of the charges.
Judge Robert Adams said a trial, which could last five to seven days, has been listed to start on August 10 but is subject to change.
A plea hearing will be heard on March 20.
Howe was remanded in custody in the meantime.