Two alleged killers deny murdering father-of-five in Black Country

Two men have pleaded not guilty to murdering a father-of-five who was found dead at an industrial estate in the Black Country.

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Victim Carl Woodall

Simmion Goldbourne, 28, and James McGhee, 27, are both accused of murdering Carl Woodall.

Mr Woodall, aged 44, was found dead in a unit on an industrial estate in Doulton Road, Rowley Regis, on June 28.

McGhee, of Stanstead Avenue in Nottingham, and Goldbourne, of no fixed address, both denied the charge at a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday.

Police at the scene where Carl Woodall was found dead. Photo: SnapperSK
Police at the scene where Carl Woodall was found dead. Photo: SnapperSK

They were remanded in custody with a trial date provisionally set for February 28.

Mark Campbell, of Glaisdale Drive East, Nottingham, will enter his plea at a hearing on October 4 after not appearing for Friday's hearing due to being in self-isolation, a judge heard.

The funeral procession for Carl Woodall
The funeral procession for Carl Woodall