Northampton man Michael Thompson, accused of ex-partner's murder, will stand trial in Nottingham
By Kate Cronin
Published 17th Apr 2026, 12:04 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2026, 12:04 BST
A man accused of killing his wife is set to stand trial in May.
Michael Thompson, 55, is accused of killing his wife Kimberley Thompson, 43, in Pinewood Road between August 8 and 9 last year.
He was before Her Honour Judge Adrienne Lucking KC at Northampton Crown Court this morning (Friday, April 17) for an administrative hearing.
Thompson appeared via videolink from HMP Peterborough and wrote notes as prosecutor Miranda Moore KC outlined the arrangements for his trial, which will take place at Nottingham Crown Court before of Her Honour Judge Shant KC in late March.
The trial is expected to last for five weeks.
Thompson, formerly of West Rising, Northampton, denies murder, rape and two counts of perverting the course of justice.
He is remanded in custody ahead of the trial.