Marcus Dunkerton: Trial date set for murder accused

A trial date has been set for a man accused of stabbing a father to death.

Grant Bradley, 46, has denied murdering Marcus Dunkerton, 40, of Charfield in Gloucestershire.

Mr Dunkerton, described by his family as "an excellent father," died from a stab wound at his home in Thames Close on 24 June.

Mr Bradley, of Blackwell Street, Kidderminster in Worcestershire is due to stand trial at Bristol Crown Court on 5 December.

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