Grantham stabbing: Murder trial begins after man's death

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Image caption, Tony McDermott suffered serious injuries, which were believed to be knife wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene

A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a father-of-six in Lincolnshire.

Tony McDermott, 38, was found fatally injured at a property in Eton Street, Grantham, on 14 October.

Nicholas Ward, 37, of Eton Street, Grantham, denies murder and a second charge of manslaughter.

Lincolnshire Police said Mr McDermott suffered serious injuries, believed to be knife wounds, and he died at the scene.

A jury of five men and seven women was sworn in at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday.

The trial is expected to last 10 days.

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