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Footballer in court charged with murdering player | Footballer in court charged with murdering player |
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James Hitchcock was on a night out when he was assaulted at York Station | James Hitchcock was on a night out when he was assaulted at York Station |
A footballer has appeared in court accused of murdering another non-League player in an altercation at York Station. | A footballer has appeared in court accused of murdering another non-League player in an altercation at York Station. |
James Hitchcock, from Cottingham in East Yorkshire, played for Barton Town FC and was seriously injured on 15 December, after he had been on a night out in York. He died in hospital on Wednesday. | |
Mckenzie Dicicco, 22, of Belgravia Gardens, Middlesbrough, who has played at Thornaby, Northallerton and Pickering football clubs, appeared at Leeds Crown Court earlier charged with murder and affray. | Mckenzie Dicicco, 22, of Belgravia Gardens, Middlesbrough, who has played at Thornaby, Northallerton and Pickering football clubs, appeared at Leeds Crown Court earlier charged with murder and affray. |
He was further remanded in custody until his next hearing on 5 February, and a provisional trial date was set for July. | He was further remanded in custody until his next hearing on 5 February, and a provisional trial date was set for July. |
Police were called to reports of an assault at the station on Sunday evening | Police were called to reports of an assault at the station on Sunday evening |
Barton Town FC has paid tribute to Mr Hitchcock, saying he was a "popular but quiet" member of the first team. | Barton Town FC has paid tribute to Mr Hitchcock, saying he was a "popular but quiet" member of the first team. |
The goalkeeper had previously played for Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic and leaves a wife and young son. | The goalkeeper had previously played for Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic and leaves a wife and young son. |
All Barton Town FC games have been cancelled this weekend as a mark of respect, the club added. | All Barton Town FC games have been cancelled this weekend as a mark of respect, the club added. |
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