A 20-year-old man accused of murdering a teenager in Faversham last month made a brief appearance at Maidstone Crown Court today.

Ricky Mount is alleged to have killed Adam Beaney, 19, at the town’s recreation ground on May 30.

Mount, of Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, was remanded in custody and will return to court on August 18 to enter a plea. A provisional trial date was set for January 18 next year.

Maxine Liddle, 42, of Lewis Close, Faversham, has been charged with assisting an offender.