A MAN appeared in court on Monday, charged in connection with the death of a 34-year-old man.

Michael Royle, from Harrow, appeared at Watford Magistrates Court charged with the unlawful killing of Mr James Dawson, from Watford.

Mr Dawson was attacked in September 2001 and died at Kingston District Hospital in January this year.

Royle has also been also charged with assault and threatening or using violence. He stands accused of making a false passport claim in February.

The case was adjourned until Monday when two other men will appear before Watford Magistrates in connection with the incident.

Royle was remanded in custody.