Clacton man, 85, denies murdering wife at their home

Edna Berry was treated at the scene in Turpins Close, Clacton, but died in hospital

An 85-year-old man has denied murdering his wife at their home in Essex.

John Berry, of Turpins Close, Clacton-on-Sea, pleaded not guilty to the charge at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday.

Edna Berry, 80, was treated by ambulance workers at the scene on 21 February but she later died in hospital.

Mr Berry was released on conditional bail by the court and is due to face a trial on 6 November.

A provisional post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as serious head injuries.