Pair to face murder trial over man's death
Two suspects now face trial for the murder of a man who died after a street attack.
Michael Price, 36, suffered fatal head injuries in an incident in Victor Street, Chester-le-Street, on January 13.
He died in hospital 11 days later.
Paul Watson, 30, of The Crescent, Chester-le-Street, and Christopher Hills, 30, of Gregory Terrace, Houghton, are both accused of his murder.
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Hide AdThe men both appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday via video link to Durham Prison.
Hills pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder.
Watson denied the offence at a previous hearing.
Judge Paul Sloan said both men face trial on July 16.
They were remanded in custody.