A 50-year-old man appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of Bicester mother Lisa Consterdine.

During the three-minute hearing at Banbury Magistrates’ Court, Sean Freaney, of Purslane Drive, Bicester, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.

He was remanded in custody until Monday, March 8, when he will appear at Oxford Crown Court.

Freaney is alleged to have murdered partner Ms Consterdine, 48.