Man appears in court accused of murder of woman who died in house fire

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a woman who died in a house fire.

Portsmouth Crown Court               Picture: Chris Moorhouseplaceholder image
Portsmouth Crown Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Joshua Powell, 26, of Liphook Road, Lindford, is accused of the murder of Emma Finch, 96, who died in a house fire in Liss on May 17.

Powell appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court where his case was listed for a trial on January 6. No plea was entered. He was remanded in custody.

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