A 25-year-old man accused of murder has been told his trial will start on April 2.

Nikolay Bobrov, who was assisted by a Russian-speaking interpreter, made his first appearance at Bradford Crown Court today after being charged of the murder of Latvian Oskars Luksevics.

Mr Luksevics was found stabbed to death at a terraced house in Parsonage Road, West Bowling, on Sunday, November 25.

Bobrov also faces a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

After a brief hearing before the Honorary Recorder of Bradford Judge Stephen Gullick Bobrov was remanded back into custody until his next pre-trial appearance at the crown court on Thursday, March 6.