A CLYNNOG Fawr man has appeared before Mold Crown Court this morning charged with the murder of a 22-year-old mum from Penygroes.

David Nicholas Davies, 25, of of Penrhiw Terrace, was remanded in custody during an eight-minute appearance.

He spoke only to confirm his name.

Davies is accused of killing Emma Baumm, whose body was found in her garden on Monday last week.

In a video link from Swansea, Judge Keith Thomas remanded him until a hearing on 10 October.

A provisional trial date has been set for November at Caernarfon crown court.

Defence barrister Dafydd Roberts made no application for bail. Sion ap Mihangel appeared for the prosecution.