Two men deny murder of Leicester cyclist punched in attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Two men have denied murder after a cyclist was punched and died from his injuries in Leicester.

George Glover, 27, was punched as he rode along Narborough Road near the junction with Noel Street at about 06:30 on 17 August. He died in hospital three days later from his injuries.

Chae Smith, 31, and Joshua Cook, both of no fixed address, pleaded not guilty to murder, manslaughter and robbery at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday. Louise O'Connor, 39, of Noel Street, Leicester, denied one count of robbery. The robbery charge alleges the three stole Glover's bike, phone, glasses and headphones. Smith also denied possessing a blade or point in a public place.

All three were remanded in custody. The trial is due to begin on 1 February and is expected to last five days. Glover's family described him as a hardworking young man who worked hard to get a job he loved, and said his loss was already felt deeply.

How it is being reported

• George Glover Narborough Road murder suspects in court as big update issuedGeorge Glover was reportedly punched as he rode along Narborough Road on his bicycleLeicestershire Live · 16 Oct, 12:23
• Two men deny murder of cyclist who was punchedLeicestershire Police say George Glover was punched as he rode along Narborough Road and later died.BBC Leicester · 15 Oct, 13:56

In this story: George Glover · Chae Smith · Joshua Cook · Louise O'Connor · Leicestershire Police · Leicester Crown Court · Leicester · Narborough Road

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