Grantham stabbing: Murder trial begins after man's death
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Tony McDermott suffered serious injuries, which were believed to be knife wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a father-of-six in Lincolnshire.
Tony McDermott, 38, was found fatally injured at a property in Eton Street, Grantham, on 14 October.
Nicholas Ward, 37, of Eton Street, Grantham, denies murder and a second charge of manslaughter.
Lincolnshire Police said Mr McDermott suffered serious injuries, believed to be knife wounds, and he died at the scene.
A jury of five men and seven women was sworn in at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday.
The trial is expected to last 10 days.
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