Man accused of Skegness murder to face trial next year

A man accused of murdering a 45-year-old in Skegness is to face a jury trial next year.
Lincoln Crown Court.Lincoln Crown Court.
Lincoln Crown Court.

Paul Bodell today (Mon) denied the murder of Paul Barnett on 22 September this year when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court via video link.

Mr Barnett was found in Grosvenor Road, Skegness, on the evening of 22 September and pronounced dead at the scene.

Today Judge John Pini QC adjourned the case for a trial due to begin on 22 March. The trial is expected to last at six days.

There was no application for bail and Bodell, 37, of Grosvenor Road, Skegness, was remanded in custody to await his trial.