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Natalie Chadwick and Bhekisani Matabiswana Remanded in Luke Harden Murder Case as Trial Set for April 2026

Detectives seek Bacup doorbell or dash‑cam footage before a December 15 plea hearing.

Overview

  • The defendants, aged 27 and 26, appeared by video link at Preston Crown Court on November 7 and confirmed their identities.
  • Judge Robert Altham scheduled a trial for April 2026, and the pair were remanded in custody.
  • A plea hearing is listed for December 15 as the court process moves to the next stage.
  • Model Luke Harden, 36, known as Duke, was found fatally injured in Bacup on November 1, and the post‑mortem has not yet confirmed a cause of death.
  • Lancashire Police are appealing for recordings and for anyone who was at the Rosemount Working Men's Club on October 31 to contact investigators.