An unemployed 42-year-old man this afternoon appeared before York magistrates accused of a double murder.

John Paul Marshall, of no fixed address, is alleged to have killed York men Kevin Mulgrew, 38, and Daniel Wall, 27, between November 30 and December 4 last year in the city. The magistrates sent him in custody to appear before York Crown Court on Friday, July 2. He made no application for bail.

For the full story see Friday's Evening Press.

Updated: 16:27 Thursday, June 24, 2004