A MAN accused of murdering Winchester residents Carl Scott has had his case adjourned.

David Richard Gray, 35, of no fixed abode, was charged by Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Team over the murder of 37-year-old Mr Scott, whose body was discovered by a member of the public on March 22 at a home in Birch Court, Thurmond Road.

Mr Scott is thought to have died some time between February 12 and March 22.

The trial is now expected to begin on April 23, 2018 at Winchester Crown Court.

Gray denies the charge.