Mold Law Courts and 52-year-old Antony Gerald Derwent (North Wales Police) (Image: NWP) (Image: NWP)
A Wrexham man accused of murder has appeared in Crown Court.
Matthew Hardy, of Wheat Close in Gwersyllt, appeared at Mold Crown Court via video link on Monday morning.
The 36-year-old is charged with the murder of Antony Derwent (pictured, aged 52) - the alleged offence having happened in Gwersyllt on April 7.
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At Monday's hearing, Hardy spoke only to confirm his details.
Judge Rhys Rowlands set a provisional trial start date of November 4, with a plea and trial preparation hearing to take place on June 21.
Hardy remains remanded in custody in the meantime.
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