Nelson murder trial to begin today at Preston Crown Court

A trial into the murder of a Nelson man is set to begin today at Preston Crown Court.

Naeem Mustafa (45) of St Paul’s Road, Nelson, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 48-year-old Michael James Brierley, who was found dead within a bungalow in Berkeley Close, Nelson, last November.

Mustafa has also been charged with S20 wounding, which relates to a separate female victim.

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Naeem Mustafa, 45, of St Paul’s Road, Nelson, will appear at Preston Crown Court today charged with murder
Naeem Mustafa, 45, of St Paul’s Road, Nelson, will appear at Preston Crown Court today charged with murder
Naeem Mustafa, 45, of St Paul’s Road, Nelson, will appear at Preston Crown Court today charged with murder

Mr Brierley had been the victim of a sustained assault and suffered multiple serious, chest, leg, arms and head injuries.