A MAN charged with the murder of a Kinver woman is expected to face trial next September.

John Broadhurst, of Blakeshall, Wolverley, is accused of murdering 26-year-old mum Natalie Andrews who was found dead at her Kenrose Mill home on December 18 2016.

The 39-year-old, who is also charged with sexually assaulting a female, appeared at Stafford Crown Court yesterday (December 18) for a bail hearing after being remanded in custody following an appearance at Cannock Magistrates’ Court on December 13.

He was granted bail with conditions and is next due to appear at the crown court on January 9. A trial date has been set for September 3 2018.