A CHEF accused of killing a barman at Bolton's Last Drop Hotel was remanded in custody after a hearing at Manchester Crown Court.

Roberto Borroneo Abo, aged 35, of Watery Lane, Darwen, was accused of murdering 34-year-old Kenyan George Waithaka in the early hours of Thursday, March 14. He is also facing charges of assault and kidnap.

Abo is due to make a further appearance at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, May 19.