Blackpool man denies New Year's Day murder of 76-year-old widower

A Blackpool man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Malcolm Frary, who was found strangled at his Eccleston Road home on New Year’s Day.
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Ian Dunne, 43, of Withnell Road, was arrested on January 5, four days after the widowed father-of-four’s body was discovered.

A 51-year-old man was also arrested, but was later released by police under investigation.

Dunne is due to appear at Preston Crown Court for a pre-trial review hearing on June 9. A trial date has been set for June 27.