Man, 84, admits killing his wife

Image source, Tony Fisher/BBC

Image caption, Police said the woman died at a property on Kingsbury Avenue, Dunstable
  • Author, Lee Agnew
  • Role, BBC News, Bedfordshire

A 84-year-old man has admitted killing his wife but has denied her murder.

Margaret Worby, 84, was found dead in a house on Kingsbury Avenue, Dunstable, by police just after 13:40 GMT on 23 January.

Roger Worby, of Kingsbury Avenue, appeared at Luton Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. He is being held in custody.

A further hearing is due to take place on 5 September with a trial due to begin on 3 November.

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