A TAXI driver appeared before magistrates on Saturday charged with the murder of New Year partygoer Colin Arnold.

Mr Arnold, 34, of Sadberge Road, Stockton, Teesside, was found fatally wounded outside a house in the town at 4am, on New Year's Day.

He had been at a party in Brignall Road with his wife, Vicky, 33, and about 20 other people.

Mazahr Ali, 25, of Park Road, Stockton, was remanded in custody until Thursday, when he is scheduled to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court again.