Man, 61, denies murdering ex-partner

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Robby Westat Norwich Crown Court

News image — Tania Williams died from a neck wound and was found in the street

Facebook Tania Williams is inside looking to the camera. She has wavy blue hair and make-up on, including bright red lipstick and black mascara. She is wearing a dark blue dress. — Tania Williams died from a neck wound and was found in the street

A man has denied murdering his ex-partner who was found fatally injured in a street.

Tania Williams, 49, was declared dead at the scene after emergency services were called to Catherine Gardens, Thorpe St Andrew, near Norwich, at 23:45 GMT on 17 January.

Raymond Williams, 61, whose address was given as Catherine Gardens, was arrested in Dereham Road the next day.

He was charged with her murder and appeared at Norwich Crown Court on Friday. A trial date has been set for later this year.

Facebook A head and shoulders selfie image of a man smiling at the camera, wearing a red white and blue checked shirt and dark jumper. He has brown eyes and has thinning dark hair — Raymond Williams only spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and enter a plea

Paying tribute to the mother of four, her family said she was "passionate about her children".

"Tania was undoubtedly beautiful, she was honest but mostly was always giving to others, the list about her bubbly personality truly goes on," a family tribute said.

A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was due to blood loss from a wound to the neck.

Williams appeared at court in person and spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and enter a plea.

He was remanded into custody and a trial date has been set for 28 July.