Trial date set as woman denies murder

Gillian Connelly was found with serious injuries on 28 July

A woman will go on trial next year accused of murdering another woman in Gainsborough.

Stephanie McLaggan, 37, of North Warren Road, Gainsborough, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gillian Connelly, 44, when she appeared at Lincoln Crown Court earlier.

Steven Lowther, 45, and Jade Glover, 28, both of Wheeldon Street, Gainsborough also appeared, and each pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice in connection with the case.

Lincolnshire Police was called to Wheeldon Street at 04:20 BST on 28 July. Ms Connelly was found with serious injuries and died later in hospital.

Ms Connolly was found with serious injuries in Wheeldon Street, Gainsborough

Ms McLaggan appeared at Lincoln Crown Court via a video-link from Peterborough prison.

Judge Simon Hirst adjourned the case for the trial of Ms McLaggan, which will take place at Lincoln Crown Court on 20 January.

Ms McLaggan was remanded back into custody and will next appear for a pre-trial hearing at Lincoln Crown Court on 20 December.

Lowther and Glover's charges relate to interfering with a crime scene and giving a false account to the police.

Lowther and Glover were granted bail and will be sentenced at the end of McLaggan's trial.

Judge Hirst warned the pair they were likely to receive a prison sentence.

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