Two women have denied murdering a 33-year-old father.

The defendants – one from Kent – appeared at Luton Crown Court this morning.

Temidayo Awe, 21, of Saunders Street, Gillingham and Surpreet Dhillon, 35, of Carnarvon Road, London have been charged with the murder of Saul Murray.

He was found at a property in New Town Street, Luton on February 27 this year.

Bedfordshire police say a post mortem examination concluded Mr Murray died as a result of blood loss from a knife wound.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.

A trial date has been set for later in the year.

A post mortem examination revealed Mr Murray died from blood loss from a knife wound.

In a tribute, Mr Murray’s family said: “Saul was a beautiful soul, a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was hard working and enjoyed life and loved his children. You will be missed by us all. RIP.”