A MAN has appeared in court accused of the murder of 31-year-old Steven Carey in Ellesmere Port.

Ben Wilkinson, 25, of Waverton Road, Great Sutton, appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court this morning (March 17) charged with murder and threatening the victim with a knife.

Both offences took place on Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, on Saturday, March 14.

Wilkinson, who spoke only to confirm his name, age and address, will appear at Chester Crown Court tomorrow (March 17) for a bail application hearing. He was remanded in custody.

Police were called to Pooltown Road at 8.46pm on Saturday and found Mr Carey had sustained serious injuries.

He was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital but later died.

Two other men who were arrested in connection with the incident – aged 25 and 35 – have since been released without charge.