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A man will face trial later this year accused of murdering an elderly woman.
Cameron Davis, 30, did not attend a brief bail application hearing at Exeter Crown Court.
He is accused of stabbing to death Lorna England, 74, on February 18 in Ludwell Valley Park, which is in the Wonford area of Exeter.
#LatestNews Police have charged a man in connection to the death of Lorna England, aged 74 from Southbrook Road, Exeter. Cameron Davis aged 30 of Exeter Road, Exmouth, has been charged with murder. He is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 20 February. pic.twitter.com/UkTK2b5Vaf
— Devon & Cornwall Police (@DC_Police) February 20, 2023
Judge Simon Carr fixed a plea and trial preparation hearing for March 23 and said Davis would face trial at Exeter Crown Court beginning on August 14.
Joss Ticehurst, representing Davis, of Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, did not apply for bail on behalf of his client, and he was remanded into custody.
Police were called on the afternoon of February 18 to reports of an assault in the park.
The victim, from Southbrook Road, Exeter, died at the scene despite members of the public and the emergency services going to her aid.
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