Man to face trial accused of murdering pensioner

A man will face trial next year accused of murdering a pensioner in her home.

During a brief hearing at Cardiff Crown Court, a provisional trial date was fixed for April 17 and a previous date in October vacated.

Deeley, of no fixed address, had been excused attendance and was remanded into custody until a mention hearing on December 19 by Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, The Recorder of Cardiff.

John Hipkin QC represented the Crown while David Elias QC appeared for Deeley.