Man accused of killing Georgina Ward in 2020 appears in Dudley court
Daniel Birtwistle, 39, faces trial for manslaughter of 24-year-old tattoo artist and other charges including assault
A man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.
Daniel Birtwistle, 39, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, appeared by video link at Dudley magistrates court on Thursday morning, where he spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.