A NORTH-EAST man appeared in court on a murder charge.
Michael Newton, 28, of Sceptre Court, Elswick, Newcastle, appeared before Newcastle magistrates yesterday charged with the murder of Sean Ridley.
Mr Ridley, a father-of-two, suffered severe head injuries when he was attacked outside his girlfriend's home in the Elswick area of the city late last Friday night.
Mr Newton was remanded in custody to appear before Newcastle Crown Court next Wednesday
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