Two brothers have denied murdering a neighbour with a meat cleaver and carving knife.

Lee Monkton, 19, and 28-year-old Nicholas Monkton appeared at the Old Bailey today charged with killing 23-year-old Steven Jones on Saturday, August 18, in Thomson Crescent, Waddon.

Mr Jones, who lived in Thomson Crescent, died from a stab wound to his liver after being attacked outside his home.

He was discovered by police who were called to the street at about 8.10pm after receiving reports of a disturbance.

He was taken to Mayday Hospital but pronounced dead just before 11pm.

The brothers were remanded in custody to face trial on Monday, June 2.