Man in court accused of murder
14:21, 27 July 2009
updated: 14:28, 27 July 2009
A man has appeared at Maidstone Crown Court accused of murdering elderly John Joyce at a Ramsgate flat earlier this month.
David Alberto, 31, of Albert Street, Ramsgate, was remanded in custody until September 25, when he is expected to enter a plea to the charge.
John Joyce, 64, was discovered with fatal stab wounds in Conyngham Close by neighbours on July 15.
Judge Andrew Patience QC set a provisional trial date for February 1 next year.
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