A 21-YEAR-OLD has appeared at Lancaster Magistrates Court charged with the murder of Kevin Steven Pedder, 49, whose body was found in Preston Street, Carnforth, on Saturday morning.

Gareth William Downham, of Lancaster Road, Carnforth, was remanded in custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on February 28. No application for bail was made.

February 18, 2003 08:30