Teenager on garden murder charge

A teenager accused of stabbing a pensioner to death has appeared before Preston Crown Court.

Daniel Rogerson, 19, of Shaw Lane, Nether Kellet near Carnforth, Lancashire, is charged with the murder of 78-year-old Richard Hodgson.

Mr Hodgson had been reported missing on Thursday 4 July after leaving his home in Shaw Lane to do some gardening.

When he did not return a large search involving mountain rescue teams was launched.

His body was found 12 hours later in his back garden.

A post-mortem examination revealed he had been stabbed to death.

The case was adjourned to October 1.