Measham man denies murder over pensioner found dead at house

A man is due to go on trial after denying the murder of a pensioner at a home in Leicestershire.

Ronald Dunlop, 75, was found by ambulance staff at about 16:30 GMT at his home in Hart Drive, Measham, on 1 December last year.

Ben Dunlop, also of Hart Drive, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder during an appearance at Leicester Crown Court on Monday.

The 26-year-old is due to go on trial from 4 July.

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