Christopher Vivian, aged 22, whose last address was December House, Copse Cross Street, Ross, appeared at Worcester Crown Court late Monday, July 4th. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of the murder of James Ball on March 28th 2011 and was remanded into custody. A trial has been set for January.
James, a former JKHS pupil, died after being found with stab wounds at a flat in a supported housing complex in the town.