A CHRISTCHURCH man has appeared at Crown Court charged with the murder of Darren Britton (pictured).

Andrew Peter Hiscock, 18, of Amethyst Road, Christchurch, spoke only to confirm his name in the hearing at Winchester Crown Court on Monday (May 24).

Hiscock is charged with murdering 54-year-old Mr Britton between May 9 and May 13.

Mr Britton's body was discovered at his home in Markham Close, Northbourne on May 13.

Hiscock was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for a plea and directions hearing on July 26.