Gary Clark died after an assault in Southend Road (credit: Google Maps)
Gary Clark was assaulted in Southend Road in Monday, 30 November last year.
Sadly, the 40-year-old died from his injuries the next day.
Alin Zaharia, 26, from Grays appeared in Basildon Crown Court on Sunday and denied one count of manslaughter.
He is next due to appear at the same court for a trial preparation hearing on Sunday, November 21.
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