TWO men charged with the murder of Joseph Pearce in Burnham-on-Sea have been refused bail, a court heard.

Dominic Lacey, 21, of Newham Place, Patchway and James Hobbs, 43, of Churchill Close, Burnham-on-Sea appeared at Exeter Crown Court today (July 18) and were refused bail.

Lacey and Hobbs were charged with the murder of Joseph Pearce last week. 

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Mr Pearce from Burnham-on-Sea died from a single stab wound after an incident on Churchill Close in Burnham-on-Sea on July 10. 

Lacey and Hobbs have been remanded in custody and will appear at Exeter Crown Court on August 25 to enter a plea. 

The trial is expected to be on January 28, 2018.