A man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter after a woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Terry Blackwell appeared before Maidstone magistrates today.

The 64-year-old stands accused of the unlawful killing of pensioner Linda Frost in Coronation Drive, Leysdown, last April.

An inquest later ruled the cause of death had been hypoxic brain injury - which is irreversible brain damage caused by a lack of blood containing oxygen – and carbon monoxide inhalation.

The case has been sent to Maidstone Crown Court where it will be heard on February 6. No plea was entered.

Mr Blackwell, also of Coronation Drive, was released on unconditional bail.