Update – Bail formally refused
William James Merritt did not apply for bail, and was formally refused, at Forbes court on Wednesday morning.
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The 38-year-old Merritt did not appear before the court on the charge of murder.
Magistrate Philip Stewart said bail had not been applied for and was formally refused.
The matter was adjourned to Parkes court on November 19, with the accused to appear via audio visual link on that date.
Police have charged a second man with murder after the death of a man in Forbes last year.
About 1.20am on Sunday 19 November 2017, emergency services were called to Weelong Place at Forbes, after a 31-year-old man was found with significant head injuries on the front lawn of a premises.
He was taken to Forbes Hospital, where he later died on Monday 20 November 2017.
Strike Force Heinrich was established by officers from the Central West Police District to investigate the incident.
About 2.10pm Tuesday, a 38-year-old man attended Forbes Police Station where he was arrested and charged with murder.
He was refused bail and will appear at Forbes Local Court on Wednesday.
A 38-year-old man, also charged with murder, remains before the courts.
