Trial date set for stab death murder accused
Merseyside PoliceA trial date has been set for a man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a tower block on Merseyside.
Rebekah Campbell, 32, died in hospital after she was found badly injured at Knowsley Heights in Huyton on 15 April.
Michael Ormandy, 34, from Litherland, has been charged with her murder and appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool at Liverpool Crown Court earlier.
He was refused bail and must remain in custody until a plea hearing on 7 July. A provisional trial date has been set for 6 October.
In a tribute last week, Ms Campbell was described by her family as "a happy young woman with her whole life ahead of her".
"Rebekah was our everything," they said, adding: "She had a genuine heart of gold. If it meant putting herself out to help someone, she wouldn't hesitate.
"We are so proud of her. She was a support for vulnerable people and would use her own experiences to make other lives better."
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