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Man denies murdering 34-year-old

Cleveland Police A selfie on John Donaldson who has short, light hair. He is wearing a black hoodie and has black headphones in his ears.Cleveland Police
John Donaldson was stabbed in Eston last week

A man has denied murdering a 34-year-old who was stabbed last week.

John Donaldson died in hospital after being stabbed on Birchington Avenue in Eston, Middlesbrough, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday.

A 38-year-old man denied charges of murder, possession of a knife and criminal damage at Teesside Crown Court.

The defendant, who is from Middlesbrough, was remanded in custody.

A trial is due to start on 12 May next year.

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