Soldier in court on Shropshire barracks murder charge
A Shropshire-based soldier accused of murdering a corporal has appeared in court.
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Lance Corporal Richard Farrell, 23, is charged with killing 32-year-old Corporal Geoffrey McNeill at Clive Barracks in Tern Hill, near Market Drayton, on March 8.
He was remanded in custody yesterday at Stafford Crown Court.
Farrell, wearing grey joggers and a grey jumper, looked calm as he appeared at Stafford Crown Court yesterday. He spoke only to confirm his name.
He is due back in Stafford Crown Court on June 13 when he is expected to enter his plea.
