Seven men accused of murdering Bradford businessman Teddy Simpson have been told their trial could start next June.

Darren Martin, 36, of Markfield Avenue, Low Moor, Bradford, Mumtaz Ali, 37, of Astral View, Wibsey, Bradford, Daniel Dacosta, 28, of Servia Gardens, Leeds, Anthony Neale, 27, of no fixed address, Sonny Stewart, 26, of Hope Avenue, Wibsey, Anthony Davies, 26, of Lloyds Drive, Low Moor, and 26-year-old Errol Witter, of Blenheim View, Woodhouse, Leeds, appeared together before a judge at Bradford Crown Court today.

They have all been charged with the murder of the 56-year-old, of Sticker Lane, Laisterdyke, whose body was found near the former Beechwood Nursing Home, off Huddersfield Road, Lower Wyke, in August.

Mr Simpson died from multiple injuries.

During a brief preliminary hearing before the Honorary Recorder of Bradford, Judge Stephen Gullick, it was indicated that a six-week trial could begin on June 9 next year.

All seven men were remanded in custody and Judge Gullick told them that they would be back at the crown court on February 11 for a plea and case management hearing.