A LEIGH woman accused of stabbing her partner to death appeared at Liverpool Crown Court.

Ann Waters, aged 40, of Priory Avenue, West Leigh, is alleged to have murdered 27-year-old Mark Kenyon on January 7.

Waters, who appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via video link equipment from Styal Prison, was further remanded in custody until March 17 when she is expected to enter her plea. A provisional trial date was fixed for July 10.