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Trial date set in caravan park murder case

Family handout/Northamptonshire Police Susan Lumsden stands in the aisle of an empty, old fashioned train carriage leaning her elbows on both sets of seats, which are carpeted with blue and gold leaves. She wears blue jeans and a colourful paisley shirt, and has short grey hair. She has a wide smile and is looking at the camera. Family handout/Northamptonshire Police
Susan Lumsden was found in a caravan at Overstone Lakes holiday park on 24 August following reports of an assault

A trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a woman who was found inside a caravan.

Northamptonshire Police was called to Overstone Lakes in Sywell at about 06:20 BST on Monday, 24 August following reports of an assault.

Susan Lumsden, 62, who was described as being "caring and incredibly kind", was found inside a caravan at the holiday park on Ecton Lane.

Nigel Brian Lewis, 72, of Cherrytree Walk on the caravan park, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday and was remanded into custody. A plea hearing is due on 23 October with a trial date at the same court scheduled for 1 February.

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