Buckley: Man remanded on Steven Wilkinson murder charge

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Image caption, Steven Wilkinson was described as "so enthusiastic about life" by his family

A 24-year-old man has appeared in Mold Crown Court, charged with the murder of another man in Flintshire.

Jamie Mitchell, of Lexham Green Close, Buckley, appeared via a video link from HMP Berwyn in Wrexham.

Judge Rhys Rowlands remanded him in custody until 9 January, and set a provisional trial date for 17 April.

Steven Wilkinson, 23, died after an incident last Tuesday, 4 October, when emergency services were called to Precinct Way, Buckley, at 22:30 BST.

An inquest heard Mr Wilkinson was stabbed through the heart and lung. He died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.