A STRATFORD man charged with the murder of Tobias Bruce has made his first court appearance.

Ryan Bryne, 24, was charged by police on Monday (April 8) in connection with the death of Mr Bruce, 32, who died after a fatal stabbing on February 25 in College Lane, Littlemore.

He was also charged with two counts of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Bryne, of Hathaway Green Lane, Stratford, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (April 9) but his case was sent to Oxford Crown Court for a trial preparation hearing.

He will now be due in the higher court on Thursday (April 11).

Bryne has been remanded in custody during these proceedings.