Man denies murdering Darlington care worker

A man has denied murdering a woman who was a care worker.

Andrew Bell, 44, from Richmond in North Yorkshire, appeared at Teesside Crown Court where he entered a not guilty plea to the charge of murdering Leanne Park.

Durham Police were called to an address in Parkgate, Darlington, on the evening of 23 September where the 44-year-old woman's body was found.

Bell was remanded in custody for a trial on 8 March 2027.

Park, a grandmother, worked at Ventress Hall care home in Darlington.

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