Shotton: Man in court over murder of ex-wife Jade Ward

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Russell Marsh is accused of killing mother-of-four Jade Ward at his home on Deeside

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering his ex-wife at his home in north Wales.

Russell Marsh, 29, is accused of killing mother-of-four Jade Ward, also known as Jade Marsh, 27, at his house in Shotton, Flintshire, last week.

Dressed in a grey sweatshirt and tracksuit bottoms, Mr Marsh spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth at Mold Magistrates Court.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday.

Floral tributes, balloons, photographs, written messages, candles and teddy bears have been left on the pavement close to the semi-detached house where Ms Marsh was found dead on Thursday morning.

The scene of the incident
Jade Ward was found dead at a property in Chevrons Road in Shotton on Thursday morning