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NewsLottah man accused of murdering neighbour to face trial By Melissa MobbsNovember 20 2017 - 3:04pmBy Melissa MobbsNovember 20 2017 - 3:04pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyLottah man

accused of murdering neighbour to face trial A trial into the alleged murder of a Lottah man is expected to go ahead next week.

65 of Lottah, previously pleaded not guilty to shooting his neighbour Dean Pieter Manshanden in the head with a shotgun.

The 45-year-old man was found dead on a property in October last year.

Mr Bilston appeared in the Launceston Supreme Court on Monday.

He was remanded in custody until next Monday for trial.

The trial is expected to run for at least a week.

ShareFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyMelissa MobbsDeputy EditorA journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner

Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system.Send tips to [email protected] or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.A journalist with

more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the

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