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| Manchester police officer pleads not guilty to murdering his detective wife | Manchester police officer pleads not guilty to murdering his detective wife |
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| A police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering his detective wife, whose body was found in a lake in Cheshire. | A police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering his detective wife, whose body was found in a lake in Cheshire. |
| Leanne McKie, 39, was found dead in a lake in Poynton Park in the early hours of 29 September. Her husband, Darren McKie, with whom she had three children, was charged with her murder three days later. | Leanne McKie, 39, was found dead in a lake in Poynton Park in the early hours of 29 September. Her husband, Darren McKie, with whom she had three children, was charged with her murder three days later. |
| During a hearing at Chester crown court on Friday, Darren McKie appeared via video-link from prison to deny both the murder and manslaughter of his wife. He was remanded in custody and a trial date was set for 5 March. | During a hearing at Chester crown court on Friday, Darren McKie appeared via video-link from prison to deny both the murder and manslaughter of his wife. He was remanded in custody and a trial date was set for 5 March. |
| The couple both worked for Greater Manchester police, with Leanne working as a detective constable in the force’s serious sexual offences unit and Darren working as a police sergeant. | The couple both worked for Greater Manchester police, with Leanne working as a detective constable in the force’s serious sexual offences unit and Darren working as a police sergeant. |
| In a statement released after her death, McKie’s parents said: “Leanne was a beautiful and loving daughter and a wonderful mother to our three special grandchildren. She was the light of our lives and will be so sadly missed every day.” | In a statement released after her death, McKie’s parents said: “Leanne was a beautiful and loving daughter and a wonderful mother to our three special grandchildren. She was the light of our lives and will be so sadly missed every day.” |
| Speaking in October, GMP’s detective inspector Adam Waller said: “Leanne was a devoted mum of three young children and a dedicated officer who worked tirelessly to support victims of crime. | Speaking in October, GMP’s detective inspector Adam Waller said: “Leanne was a devoted mum of three young children and a dedicated officer who worked tirelessly to support victims of crime. |
| “Her family, friends and colleagues have been left totally devastated by her death and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.” | “Her family, friends and colleagues have been left totally devastated by her death and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.” |
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