A FORMER sports coach at a top county public school is set to face trial next month after being accused of murder. 

Mohammed Samak, of Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich Spa, is charged with killing Joanne Samak after an incident in Chestnut Spinney on July 1.

The former Malvern College coach is set to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, November 4 for the start of the murder trial which has been scheduled for two weeks.

The 42-year-old, held at HMP Hewell, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Police arrested Samak after his alleged victim was found at the address with what police described as unsurvivable injuries.

MISSED: Joanne Samak was described as a generous and loving person.MISSED: Joanne Samak was described as a generous and loving person. (Image: West Mercia Police/PA Wire) In a tribute issued by West Mercia Police, Ms Samak's family described her as “a loving, sensitive and generous person”.

“Jo was a loving, sensitive, and generous person," they said.

“We are so thankful for Jo and have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and tributes from all who knew her."