A middle-aged fantasist raped and murdered a drunk young woman in what a judge labelled a “crime of utter depravity” after luring his victim back to his squalid home.

An ex-bookkeeper accused of raping and murdering a barmaid has told a jury his “over-eagerness” to satisfy her in bed caused her death.

An ex-bookkeeper accused of raping and murdering a barmaid has told a jury "over-eagerness" to satisfy his victim in bed caused her death.

A former bookkeeper, 52, accused of raping and murdering a barmaid has told a court he had not realised his alleged victim might be dead, despite being “cuddled up to her”.

Dhaular Dhar could bid for Group Three success in the Journal Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle on Saturday following his brave effort at Royal Ascot.