Laurence French death: Two men appear in court

Published 29th Jul 2016

A crown court date has been set for two men charged with the manslaughter and robbery of a Middlesbrough man.

Laurence French, 50, died after collapsing at the front desk of a police office in the town in May.

Christopher Dalziell, 39, and Damien Bishop, 40, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court today charged with manslaughter and robbery.

No pleas were entered.

Both men were remanded in custody and will stand before Teesside Crown Court on August 26th.