A dad-of-two was allegedly stabbed to death by his daughter's ex-boyfriend during a scuffle in his garden, a court heard. Mark Webster, 50, suffered fatal knife wounds during the incident at his home in Carsluith Avenue on July 23 last year.
Levi Westhead, 18, stands trial at Preston Crown Court, accused of Mr Webster's murder. The teenager, of Flakefleet Avenue, Fleetwood, denies the allegation, Lancs Live reports.
Speaking over video link, Mr Webster's widow Michelle told the jury her 15-year-old daughter was in relationship with Westhead which started during lockdown.
The pair would spend hours messaging each other and on FaceTime calls. READ MORE: New Highway Code rules have changed who gets priority at roundabouts When Covid restrictions allowed, Westhead would visit the family home and see the youngster in the garden, Mrs Webster said.
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