Chase Tate death: Brother denies fraud over plaque cash

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Chase Tate's brother is accused of pocketing cash donated for a memorial plaque

The brother of a man who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run has denied pocketing cash donated for a plaque in his memory.

Chase Tate, 23, died after being hit by a vehicle on the A1104 at Miles Cross Hill, Ulceby, on 7 January 2017.

His brother, Ford North, of Chauntry Road, Alford, pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud by false representation at Lincoln Crown Court.

The 25-year-old was bailed and is due to stand trial on 23 July.

Mr North is alleged to have fraudulently requested donations for a memorial plaque for his brother on dates between 14 January and 16 February 2017.

Two men, aged 21 and 56, arrested in connection with the suspected hit-and-run, were released without charge.

Police are still appealing for information.