Teesside Crown Court murder trial over death of 55-year-old Hartlepool man Norman Ryan is delayed
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Kieran Potts, 23, who denies the murder of 55-year-old Norman Ryan, was due to go on trial on Monday, May 15, at Teesside Crown Court.
Mr Ryan died in hospital on September 9 last year more than a week after he sustained injuries in an alleged incident in Troutpool Close at Hartlepool’s Central Estate.
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Hide AdBut the trial date was vacated at a crown court hearing this week. It is understood it is to allow more time for expert evidence to be gathered.
A hearing in January was told a report by an expert neuropathologist for the prosecution was taking longer than expected due to the expert’s heavy workload.
A new date for the trial has not yet been identified.
Potts, of Moffat Road, Hartlepool, is remanded in custody.