Three men plead not guilty in the Jan. 15, 2026, death of Daniel Ambler at a Seaham petrol station.

Three men—Barry Anderson Sr., 51, Barry Logan Anderson, 18, and Ashton Anderson, 20—have pleaded not guilty to murder and violent disorder in connection with the death of 23-year-old Daniel Ambler, who died in a collision at a Seaham petrol station on January 15, 2026. Two 17-year-old suspects appeared in court but did not enter pleas, with their identities protected. All defendants remain in custody. A trial is set for October 19, 2026, expected to last five weeks, with key dates for evidence submission and hearings scheduled through July and August. Ambler’s family described him as a kind-hearted young man.