A man has appeared in court charged with murder following a death in Peterborough.

Filippo Femminile, 31, of Ellindon, Bretton, appeared in the dock at Cambridge Crown Court on Tuesday (March 10), after he was charged with the murder of Imran Bashir.

Mr Bashir (50) was found dead at a property in Gladstone Street, Peterborough on Wednesday, February 4.

No pleas were entered by Femminile during the short hearing.

Wearing a grey tracksuit, He spoke only to confirm his identity, and listened to the hearing’s proceedings from the dock.

Judge Mark Bishop remanded him into custody until the next hearing, which will again take place at Cambridge Crown Court.

The next hearing will take place on Monday, May 11.

Following his death, Mr Bashir's family paid tribute to him, and said: "Though his life was taken far too soon, his love was not. It lives on in the memories he created the values he passed down, and the lives he shaped forever. He will be remembered not for the way he died, but for the way he lived - and for the love he gave so freely.

“He is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. We love you and you will be missed for the rest of our lives. Your kids are devastated with this loss, and no one will ever be able to ease this sorrow, grief and pain.

“As a family, we kindly ask for respect and understanding during this difficult time, and we are grateful for your support and prayers. Keep praying for us.”