A 35-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of 45-year-old Victoria Shorrock last Wednesday.

Lee Grime, previously of Warrenside Close, Blackburn but who said in court he was of no fixed address, was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court by where he will appear tomorrow.

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Sabair Afzal, defending, said his client would be pleading not guilty to the charge at the crown court.

Grime spoke only to confirm his details before being remanded in custody.