THE man accused of murdering Danny Fox has pleaded not guilty at court this afternoon.

Leighton William Holt, 20, of Custley Hey in Stockbridge Village, Liverpool, appeared via video link for the plea and pre-trial hearing at Liverpool Crown Court.

Holt entered a not guilty plea and was remanded in custody after a first appearance in court on September 6.

A provisional trial date has been set for February 28 next year.

Danny, 29, from Thatto Heath, died after allegedly being stabbed in the chest in St Helens town centre while out with friends.