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image captionSir Richard Sutton’s wealth was valued at £301m in the 2020 Sunday Times Rich List
A man accused of murdering his mother’s partner, who was one of the UK’s richest men, has pleaded not guilty.
Sir Richard Sutton was stabbed to death at his home in Higher Langham, Gillingham, Dorset, on 7 April this year.
His partner Anne Schreiber was also stabbed in the same incident.
Thomas Schreiber, Ms Schreiber’s son, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder and one count of attempted murder at Winchester Crown Court.
Mr Schreiber, 34, also pleaded not guilty to one count of dangerous driving.
The court heard the defendant will next appear on 8 October for a case management hearing, and a provisional trial date has been set for 25 October.
Judge Angela Morris said Mr Schreiber will remain in custody.
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image captionThomas Schreiber, 34, is accused of murder and attempted murder
The wealth of Sir Richard, 83, and his family was valued at £301m in the 2020 Sunday Times Rich List.
He owned an extensive property and farming portfolio, including the freehold of the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane and the Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair.
An initial post-mortem examination indicated Sir Richard’s cause of death was stab wounds to his chest, police said.
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