A MAN charged with the murder of his fiancee has been remanded in custody until June 2.

Keith Miller, 38, of Augusta Gardens, Folkestone, is accused of stabbing Tracey Hibbert, also 38, of St Gabriel's Court, Dover Road, Folkestone.

Miss Hibbert was stabbed 17 times in the legs, buttocks, chest, abdomen and arms and died from the injuries.

Miller appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on March 29 for a preliminary hearing.

His next court appearance at the same venue will be for a plea and directions hearing.