A MAN accused of murdering a father-of-four Yasir Hussain in Lower Gornal appeared in court today (December 11).

Nabeel Choudhary, aged 20, of Hope Street, West Bromwich, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on December 11 where he faced charges of murder and possession of an imitation firearm with criminal intent.

Mr Hussain, aged 34 from Lancashire, died from fatal stab wounds on December 4, on Central Drive, Lower Gornal.

Choudhary was remanded in custody and will appear in court again on February 25 when he will enter a plea.

A trial date has been provisionally set for June 3.