RECAP Poppy Devey Waterhouse murder accused Joe Atkinson appears at Leeds Crown Court

The 25-year-old man accused of murdering graduate Poppy Devey Waterhouse will appear in Leeds Crown Court charged with murder.

Joe Atkinson is expected to appear in court from 2pm and enter a plea. Refresh this page for updates.

Poppy Devey Waterhouse was found dead in her flat in December. Joe Atkinson will appear at Leeds Crown Court on January 17 accused of her murderplaceholder image
Poppy Devey Waterhouse was found dead in her flat in December. Joe Atkinson will appear at Leeds Crown Court on January 17 accused of her murder
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