Matthew Boorman: Can Arslan denies murdering neighbour
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Matthew Boorman died in October
A man has denied murdering his neighbour but admitted three other linked offences.
Can Arslan, 51, has pleaded not guilty to fatally stabbing father-of-three Matthew Boorman, 43.
Mr Boorman, 43, died at his home in Snowdonia Road, Walton Cardiff, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire on 5 October.
During a short hearing at Bristol Crown Court, Arslan spoke only to confirm his name and enter his pleas.
After denying murder, Arslan admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Boorman's wife, Sarah, and the attempted murder of another neighbour, Peter Marsden.
He also admitted affray.
Matthew Boorman was a father to three gorgeous young children, his family said
Judge Martin Picton remanded Arslan, of Snowdonia Road, Walton Cardiff, in custody ahead of his trial, which will take place from 4 April and is expected to last a week.
Mr Marsden, who is in his 40s, required hospital treatment for serious stab wounds.
Mrs Boorman, who is in her 30s, suffered a leg injury.
Two other people were injured on the day Mr Boorman died
In a statement released by Gloucestershire Police, Mr Boorman's family said: "Matthew was a loving husband and a father to three gorgeous young children who all love him and miss him tremendously.
"He was an uncle, a brother and a son. It broke our hearts to lose him too soon."
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