A man accused of murdering Wallsend grandad Lee Santos two days before Christmas is due to stand trial this summer.
Lee from Wallsend was found injured by police at a block of flats on John Street, in Cullercoats, North Tyneside at around 4.30pm on Friday, December 23. The 45-year-old, had suffered what police have described as "injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article" and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Andrew Peacock, 44, of John Street, Cullercoats, was charged with his murder and appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today (April 6) via video link from Durham Prison, where he pleaded not guilty.
