Man in court charged with murdering much-loved dad
Family handoutA man has appeared in court charged with murdering a "much-loved" father.
Steven Streeting, 50, suffered a serious head injury on Church Street in Hartlepool and died in hospital on 26 May, Cleveland Police said.
Aaron Hopper, 32 and of Winterbottom Avenue in Hartlepool, appeared at Teesside Crown court charged with one count of murder as well as attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to another man.
No pleas were entered and a trial was set for 30 November. He was remanded into custody to next appear on 27 July to enter pleas.
In a statement, Streeting's family said he was a "much-loved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, but above all else a devoted husband and loving father".
"He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who knew and loved him."
