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.
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