Paul Butler, 53, of Stangray Avenue, is accused of attacking nurse and university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, on West Hoe Road, Plymouth on Wednesday.

A man has been remanded into custody accused of murdering a university lecturer. Paul Antony Butler, 53, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court accused of killing Claire Chick, 48. Butler, of Stangray Avenue,

Claire Chick, 48, was found injured on West Hoe Road, Plymouth on Wednesday. She died in hospital the next day.

A man accused of killing a "beautiful" mother and grandmother has appeared in court charged with her murder. Paul Butler, 53, was summoned to Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Monday 27 January. Butler, of Stangray Avenue, Plymouth spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the brief hearing.

A man from Plymouth is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of Claire Chick. Paul Butler, of Stangray Avenue, is set to stand before Plymouth Magistrates' Court today (Monday, January 27) accused of killing the 48-year-old following an incident in West Hoe last week.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Plymouth. Paul Butler, 53, of Stangray Avenue, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court, charged with the murder of university lecturer Claire Chick. The 48-year-old was found seriously injured in West Hoe Road on Wednesday and later died in hospital.

Man, 53, charged with murder of university lecturer in Plymouth - Nursing lecturer Claire Chick, 48, was described by her family as ‘the most beautiful lively soul’