A 24-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court today accused of murdering another young man in Bangor.

Brandon Sillence, of Toronnen, Bangor, is charged with killing Dean Skillin, 20, of Caernarfon.

Police said Mr Skillin died after a disturbance near the Waverley Hotel at Bangor at the weekend.

Magistrates at Llandudno remanded Sillence in custody until September 25 at Mold crown court. He spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth during a brief hearing.

He is also accused of assault causing actual bodily harm on Taylor Lock at the hotel.