A HUSBAND accused of murdering his wife in Romsey earlier this year has pleaded not guilty.

Peter Cooper, 71, of Highfield Lane, Southampton, is accused of murdering Audrey, 71, a mother of one, in the War Memorial Park in Romsey on January 18. She had been stabbed to death.

He made a brief appearance before Judge Guy Boney QC at Winchester Crown Court who has set a trial date for February 8 next year.

Cooper was remanded in custody.