A WOMAN accused of murdering a young dad appeared at Basildon Crown Court for trial.

Kathryn Taylor, 32, of Gaywood, Laindon, allegedly stabbed Ricky Wyatt, 34, in Little Lullaway, Laindon, on September 1 last year.

Her co-defendant, Matthew Boulton, 30, of Victoria Avenue, Southend, is accused of assisting in the murder of the father-of-one.

Both defendants deny the charges.