A BURY man charged with murder and attempted murder is due to stand trial in July.

Oliver Faughey, aged 62, of Woodward Close, appeared at Manchester Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday.

His trial is due to start on July 18.

In February, two women were found stabbed at a home in Woodward Close.

Maylyn Couperthwaite, aged 52, died as a result of her injuries.