A MAN accused of murdering his brother will deny the charge but accept killing him, a judge was told today.
Vincent Bell, 35, appeared at Teesside Crown Court on a live video-link from Durham Prison for a brief hearing.
He did not enter a plea, and no application for bail was made by his barrister, Tony Davis.
A potential date for a trial – expected to last four to five days – was set for August 12 by Judge Stephen Ashurst.
Mr Davis told the judge: “I can confirm the defendant does accept that his actions have led to the death of his brother.
“There is lack of homicidal intent. It is likely that self-defence will raise its head, as will the mechanics of the incident itself.”
Mr Bell, of Turnbull Close, Gilesgate, Durham, was remanded back into custody until his next appearance.
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