A MAN charged with the murder of a Bicester mother appeared at Oxford Crown Court this morning.

Sean Freaney, 50, of Purslane Drive, Bicester, is alleged to have murdered his partner, Lisa Consterdine, 48.

Freaney wore white tracksuit bottoms and a blue sweatshirt during the hearing.

He was remanded in custody until a plea and case management hearing at the same court on Tuesday, May 4.