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A woman has appeared in court to deny murdering a 93-year-old great grandmother.

Amelia Ali, 40, has been charged with the murder of Judy Zussman.

She pleaded not guilty to murder and an alternative count of manslaughter, during a hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester today.

Ms Ali is set to go on trial in the New Year, with a further pre-trial hearing scheduled for next month.

Judy Zussman was found dead at a property on Altrincham Road, in Gatley, Stockport, on April 16.

Ms Ali, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody.

In a tribute issued at the time, Ms Zussman’s family said: "Judy was a much loved and devoted wife to her late husband Jack, and an adored sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

"Her family meant the world to her.

“We ar

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