Two on trial over Stephen Lawrence murder

TWO men are to face trial over the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago, it can be reported today.

The 18-year-old A-level student was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Eltham, south east London.

Gary Dobson, 35, and David Norris, 34, were arrested last September over the April 1993 murder and are in custody.

The allegations could not be reported until today for legal reasons.

The trial is due to take place in November at the Old Bailey, where a further hearing is due to take place in the next two months.

Norris, wearing a dark suit and tieless shirt, was at the Court of Appeal while Dobson was not present.

Some reporting restrictions surrounding the case remain in place.