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Craig Maposa: Two plead not guilty to murdering man

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Craig Maposa died in hospital two days after being found unresponsive at his home

Two men have denied murdering a 26-year-old man in Leicester.

Police said Craig Maposa was found unresponsive in Gower Street at 05:30 BST on 5 August.

He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, where he died two days later.

Blessing Mukunguruste, 31, of Coronation Avenue, Wigston, and Brendon Mukunguruste, 27, of Cleveleys Avenue, Leicester, were charged with his murder.

Appearing at Leicester Crown Court on Tuesday, the pair pleaded not guilty. A trial date has been set for 18 March.

Following his death, Mr Maposa's family said: "We are heartbroken at the tragic loss of Craig and ask for privacy while we try to come to terms with what has happened."

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