Man pleads not guilty to killing five guinea pigs

A 65-year-old man charged with the murder of a 64-year-old woman whose remains were found in a St Helens flat has pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of killing five guinea pigs. George Gordon, of Gerards Court in St Helens, entered the plea during a court appearance on Wednesday, as he awaits trial on multiple serious offenses linked to the death of Delia McInerney.

Merseyside Police discovered Ms McInerney's remains on January 8 after responding to welfare concerns at Gordon's address around 11:30 p.m. Officers set up a mobile police station and forensics tent outside the apartment block, with crime scene investigators searching the property and removing items such as a backpack. Further searches took place at Ms McInerney's home on Douglas Road in Anfield over the following weeks. The murder charge alleges that Ms McInerney was killed on or before April 12, 2023. Gordon, who had previously pleaded not guilty to the murder, faces a trial expected to last four to six weeks starting October 12, 2026, at Liverpool Crown Court.

Appearing via video link from HMP Liverpool in a grey prison-issue jumper and glasses, Gordon confirmed his details before denying the new charge of...