A MAN charged with the murder of a Southampton crane driver found dead in a burnt out Mercedes has appeared in court.

Arben Lleshi, 25, from Onslow Road, Southampton, is accused of murdering 29-year-old Agim Hoxha.

His body was discovered in the silver Mercedes at Chilworth Drove in Chilworth on April 10.

Lleshi appeared at Winchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing yesterday but did not enter a plea.

He is scheduled to do so at the court on Tuesday, July 31.

He was remanded in custody.