Trial date set for man accused of manslaughter

Daniel Illingworth died following the assault last month

A man accused of killing another man in a West Yorkshire town will go on trial later this year.

Daniel Illingworth, 34, died after he was assaulted on Bridge Street in Keighley in the early hours of 7 March, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Joseph Smith, 39, appeared at Bradford Crown Court earlier charged with manslaughter, and a trial date was set for 4 August.

Mr Smith, of Carlby Grove, was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at the same court which is due to take place on 15 July.

Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.