First picture of ex-boyfriend, 50, accused of murdering Katie Kenyon

Andrew Burfield, 50, appeared at Preston Crown Courtroom immediately charged with homicide

Andrew Burfield, 50, appeared at Preston Crown Courtroom immediately charged with homicide.

The 33-year-old mother-of-two was final seen at 9.30am on Friday April 22 leaving a house in Burnley earlier than travelling in a silver van.

Police are engaged on the premise that Katie is not alive, though a physique has not been discovered.

Burfield, who's from Burnley, spoke solely to verify his id in the course of the seven-minute listening to immediately.

He has not but entered any plea to the cost of homicide.

Police are engaged on the premise that Katie is not alive though a physique has not been discovered.

Choose Medland QC set a date for him to return to court docket on August 22 for a plea and trial preparation listening to.

A trial will happen on November 14 2022, with Burfield remanded in custody till then.

Detectives are persevering with to comb an space of Gisburn Forest as they seek for Katie.

Greater than 60 specialist officers from 4 police forces have been scouring the dense woodland for the previous week, utilizing search canine groups, mounted police, mountain rescue volunteers and drones.

Lancashire Police stated on Thursday that the search was persevering with however on account of data supplied by a member of the general public concerning the sighting of a silver Transit van, they're now prioritising a specific space within the forest for added search and forensic scrutiny.

They stated this might take various days.

Katie’s household are conscious of the replace and are being supported by specifically educated officers.

They beforehand informed how her disappearance is ‘fully out of character’ as they begged for assist in discovering her.

Katie Kenyon has not been seen for every week

They've now paid tribute to the ‘beloved’ mum as they launched a JustGiving web page to lift funds for her youngsters.

They wrote: ‘On Friday the twenty second April, our heartbreaking nightmare started when our Katie was taken away from her youngsters and household far too quickly.

‘We as household are placing collectively this justgiving web page for Katie to have the very best ship off that Katie deserves & for Katie’s son and daughter & their future to meet Katie’s goals she had deliberate with  her youngsters.

‘As we all know you all need to assist, this may be essentially the most appreciated means. Any donations shall be actually, gratefully acquired.

‘Thanks for all of your variety phrases and assist. We all know you’re all behind us.’