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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 StationJames 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 14 December, after he had been on a night out in York. He died in hospital on Wednesday. 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 eveningPolice 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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