Dewsbury murder: trial date set for man charged who enters 'no plea'
Craig Midgely, 39, from Moorside End, will next appear at a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) on January 6.
At the PTPH, Midgely will have to provide a guilty or not guilty plea to the murder of 54-year-old Stephen Freeman, which happened at a house on Moorside End, Dewsbury, which happened on Thursday.
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Hide AdMidgely was charged with the murder of Mr Freeman on Sunday.
The court confirmed a trial date has been set for June 3.
Three other males who were also arrested have been released with no man to further action taken.
Enquiries into the murder remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
Emergency services were called to the property on Moorside End at about 2pm on December 5 following a call of concern for a man present at the address.
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Hide AdOn attending they found Mr Freeman who had suffered serious injuries.
He was pronounced to have died at the scene, and officers believe he was seriously assaulted prior to his death.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing crime number 13190623766.
Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat, or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.