A MAN charged with the murder of a Malvern woman appeared before a judge at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday.

Alan Hill, aged 37, is accused of killing 25-year-old Kathryn Allen on February 9. She was found strangled.

Mr Hill and the victim both lived in Elgar Avenue, Malvern.

Judge John Cavell remanded the defendant in custody until April 11 when he will be brought to court for a plea and directions hearing.