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Man denies murder in accommodation block

Robby Westat Norwich Crown Court
News imageSupplied Benjamin Katabana on a court playing basketball. He has airpods in his ears and is wearing a black top. There is another man playing basketball in the background.Supplied
Benjamin Katabana's trial is due to take place in May

A man has denied murder after a fatal stabbing in an accommodation block in Norwich.

Benjamin Katabana, 28, of Somerleyton Street, appeared at Norwich Crown Court today following the incident last year.

Ucheena Okirie, known as "Uche", 33, was found with a knife wound at Somerleyton House on November 22.

Katabana was remanded in custody. His trial is due to take place in May.

News imageLuke Deal/BBC A police car is parked on Somerleyton Street in Norwich. It is parked in front of Somerleyton House, an accommodation block.Luke Deal/BBC
Ucheena Okirie, 33, was found with a knife wound at Somerleyton House

The court heard that a post-mortem examination found the cause of death to be a stab wound to the chest.

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