A teenager charged with the murder of a 41-year-old man in Bradford two months ago has pleaded not guilty.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is alleged to have murdered Peter Ellerton in October.

Mr Ellerton was found seriously injured at a house in Sage Street, Canterbury, Bradford.

He had suffered a single stab wound.

The teenager was told that his trial is due to begin on January 14 at Bradford Crown Court.

Following a short hearing before the Honorary Recorder of Bradford Judge Stephen Gullick today the teenager was remanded back into custody.