A SWINDON man charged with murder appeared in court today.

Michael Hyde, 28, of Mistletoe Court is accused of killing Leshawn Williams.

The 29-year-old victim died after being stabbed in Hanameel Street in East London shortly after 2am on December 21.

Hyde appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court, where his case was adjourned for a trial. He is due to appear at the Central Criminal Court on January 13.