04/02/2013

Man In Court Charged With Murder Of Sasha Marsden

A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of the murder of a student whose body was discovered in an alleyway.

Sasha Marsden, 16, was fatally stabbed in the head and the face.

Attempts to set her on fire were also made.

David Minto, appeared before magistrates in Blackpool, and spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

He is due to appear at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday.

(CD)

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