A COUPLE of men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man in Colwyn Bay last November.

David Wilcox died aged 65 following an incident in the town in the early hours of November 20, 2023.

David Webster, 42, of Widnes, and Thomas Whitely, 33, of Colwyn Bay, have been remanded in custody and are due in court later today (January 18).

Lauren Harris, 29, of no fixed abode but of Colwyn Bay, was also charged with murder on November 24, 2023 in relation to Mr Wilcox’s death.

North Wales Pioneer: A police cordon in place following the incident in Colwyn Bay on November 20, 2023A police cordon in place following the incident in Colwyn Bay on November 20, 2023 (Image: Submitted)

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Her plea and trial preparation hearing is due to be held on March 1, 2024, with a provisional trial start date set for May 20 should she plead not guilty.

She has been remanded in custody for the time being.

North Wales Pioneer: David WilcoxDavid Wilcox (Image: Flora Camacho-Clowes)

Mr Wilcox, who was born in Ebbw Vale, is survived by his mother, two sisters, four sons, nine grandchildren, and his extended family.

He was described by his family as “such a kind and wonderful person, who always cared for the people he loved”.

It was heard at the opening of the inquest into Mr Wilcox’s death that he died after suffering a stab wound.