AN 81-year-old Plymouth woman accused of murdering her husband was further remanded in custody when she appeared in court.

Audrey Hingston is charged with murdering her 83-year-old husband Eric Hingston between August 27 and 30 last year.

Silver-haired Hingston, from Underwood Road, Plympton, appeared for a further preliminary hearing at Plymouth Crown Court.

Judge Francis Gilbert QC adjourned the case until March 5.

Mr Hingston, a retired butcher, died after suffering a single stab wound.

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