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Man denies murder after sports club death

Nicola Haseler/BBC Flowers left at the bottom of a tree outside a white building, which has a blue sign that reads: "Ickleford Sports & Recreation Club". South Africa's national flag is hung from the tree above the flowers. Nicola Haseler/BBC
Tributes to Mr Wallendorf were left at Ickleford Sports and Recreation Club

A man has denied murder after another man died following an incident outside a sports club.

Oscar Jackson, 21, of Wilshere Crescent in Hitchin, entered two not-guilty pleas for one charge of murder and another for manslaughter at Peterborough Crown Court on 8 August.

Hertfordshire Police said Grant Wallendorf died in hospital following an assault outside Ickleford Sports and Recreation Club, near Hitchin, at about 22:30 BST on 16 June.

A trial date has been set for 18 November and Mr Jackson remains on bail.

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