A 75-year-old woman, Sally Beaney, appears at Southampton Crown Court for the first time to deny accusations that she maliciously poisoned her neighbour, Matthew Perry, using ant killer. Prosecutors allege that Beaney poisoned Perry, while Beaney denies the charge. She tells the court she acted in self-defence, presenting that argument as part of her case. The reports describe her as entering a plea of not guilty and disputing the prosecution’s allegations. Details of the alleged poisoning method, motive, and the circumstances leading to the incident are not provided in the available summaries, nor are the specific claims or evidence described. The proceedings are ongoing, and the matter is set for further court consideration following her initial appearance.