Gareth Hart death: Murder accused appears at crown court

Image source, Lincolnshire police

Image caption, Gareth Hart, 43, from Rotherham, died after an altercation in Ingoldmells

A man has appeared at Lincoln Crown Court accused of murdering a 43-year-old man in Ingoldmells.

Gareth Hart, from Rotherham, died after being found injured near a takeaway in the Lincolnshire resort, at about 01:00 BST on Thursday.

Joseph Allan Malek, 33, of Market Place, Belper, is charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a knife.

No pleas were entered.

Mr Malek was remanded to appear in court on 30 May when pleas are expected. A provisional trial date was set for October.

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