THE trial of a farmer charged with manslaughter following the death of a teenager in his farmyard was due to start today.
Adam Dixon, aged 33, was expected to appear at Manchester Crown Court and is also charged with possessing a .22 revolver.
He denies both charges.
Carl Berry, aged 19, of Chorley Old Road, died at Sheephouse Farm, Smithills Dean Road, Smithills, last December, from a single gunshot wound.
The trial is expected to last four days.
An inquest into his death is due to be held at Bolton Coroner's Court later this year.
Gun death charge farmer is due in court
THE trial of a farmer charged with manslaughter following the death of a teenager in his farmyard was due to start today.
Adam Dixon, aged 33, pictured above, was expected to appear at Manchester Crown Court and is also charged with possessing a .22 revolver.
He denies both charges.
Carl Berry, aged 19, of Chorley Old Road, died at Sheephouse Farm, Smithills Dean Road, Smithills, last December, from a single gunshot wound.
The trial is expected to last four days.
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