A man accused of murdering a 40-year-old Mildenhall man in December is to face trial after pleading not guilty to the charge.

Andrew Turner, 49, of Pembroke Close, Mildenhall appeared at Ipswich Crown Court today for a plea hearing and denied murdering Paul Bone on December 20 last year.

The case was adjourned until June 5 for a final review before the start of the trial on June 16. The trial is expected to last up to a week and a half.

Mr Bone, of Trinity Avenue, Mildenhall, died of a stab wound at an address in Pembroke Close.