A TRIAL date has been set for a woman charged with the murder of a man found dead inside a house in Gwent.
Rebecca Press, 31, from Caerphilly is accused of the murder of 57-year-old Richard Marc Ash on July 17 at a property in Elliots Town, New Tredegar.
Rebecca Press. Picture: Wales News Service
The defendant appeared via video link from Eastwood Park Prison at Cardiff Crown Court this morning for a preliminary hearing.
Rebecca Press. Picture: Wales News Service
Press is also accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Michelle Chapman on the same date.
No pleas were entered and a potential trial date of January 9, 2023 was set.
Because of the current barrister strike Rebecca Press is not currently represented by one. Picture: Wales News Service
Prosecutor Jason Howells said: 'We consider this to be a two to three-week trial."
Press, of Second Avenue, Trecenydd, was remanded in custody and is due to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on August 17.
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