A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the murder of a Southampton dad.

Ashton Singh appeared before Southampton magistrates after he was charged with perverting the course of justice.

Police launched a murder inquiry after the body of Michael Freshwater, 49, was found in a a flat on Westridge Road, Southampton on Friday afternoon.

The 26-year old of the same address was refused bail and was remanded in custody until next month.