A TRIAL date has been set for a 39-year-old man charged with the murder of a grandmother from Burnley.
Shaun Sanders, of no fixed address, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday via video link from HMP Liverpool.
He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and nationality.
Sanders was charged with the murder of 40-year-old Leanne Unsworth on Friday, after she was found dead in a house in Marlborough Street at 7.15pm on Monday January 14.
On Wednesday Ms Unsworth's family released a statement in which they said: "Leanne was a well loved daughter, mum, niece and grandma who will be sadly missed."
Sanders will appear before the courts again on April 15, where he will indicate his plea. His trial has been set for Monday June 10.
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