Preston man Austin Duckworth charged with murdering his dad to stand trial at Preston Crown Court
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Austin Duckworth, 37, of St George's Road, Preston, was initially charged with causing GBH to his dad Stephen Duckworth during a confrontation on August 26.
He was also charged with causing criminal damage to a door.
Duckworth’s 72-year-old father later died and his son has since been charged with his murder.
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Hide AdThe 37-year-old appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (November 28), but did not enter a plea to the charge.
He was remanded in custody and Judge Simon Medland KC set a provisional date for him to stand trial on March 4, 2024
Duckworth will return to court on December 15 for a further hearing.