Man, 39, denied murder of Keith Thompson found seriously injured in Heysham

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Man, 39, denied murder of Keith Thompson found seriously injured in Heysham
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Emergency services responded to a report of assault close to the Bay Medical Centre in Heysham Road

Keith Thompson, 49, was found close to The Bay Medical Centre after emergency services were called to reports of an assault on Heysham Road at 3.55am on Saturday September 28, 2024.Leigh Smith, 39, of Binyon Court, Lancaster , was arrested and charged with murder. He appeared at Preston Crown Court today where he entered a plea of not guilty to the charge.

Smith also pleaded not guilty to a further charge of ABH on Mr Thompson as well as ABH of a second man. During the hearing, Smith spoke only to confirm his identity and enter his pleas. The Honorary Recorder of Preston, Judge Robert Altham, set a date for him to stand trial on March 25, 2025. Smith was remanded in custody and will return to Preston Crown Court to stand trial.

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