Trial date set for man accused of murder over fatal stabbing of Jamie Giles at house in Beeston

A man accused of murder over the fatal stabbing of another man at a house in Beeston has apeared before Leeds Crown Court.
By Tony Gardner
Published 14th Apr 2021, 16:45 GMT
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Paul Kavanagh, 57, appeared before the court today (April 14) over the death of 51-year-old Jamie Giles.

Mr Giles died after being stabbed at a property on Bismarck Street on Thursday April 8.

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Kavanagh, of Bismarck Street, appeared in court via a video link from prison for the brief hearing.

Bismarck Street, Beeston.Bismarck Street, Beeston.
Bismarck Street, Beeston.

The no plea was entered and no application for bail was made.

Kavanagh will next appear in court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on May 10.

A provisional trial date was set for November 22.

A trial is expected to last around five days if Kavanagh pleads not guilty.

Kavanagh was told he will remain in custody until his next appearance before the court.