When a fresh-faced Amanda Knox arrived in Perugia four years ago, she was one of thousands of American students enjoying being young, free and single away from home.

British student Meredith Kercher was the victim of a plan by her killers to “satisfy their sexual instincts” that then got out of control, a judge has ruled.

Two former lovers suspected of killing Leeds University student Meredith Kercher will find out today if they are to face trial.

Murder accused Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, charged with the murder of British student Meredith Kercher, were at the crime scene on the night of the killing, a lawyer for a third suspect said today.

Two former lovers being held over the murder of UK student Meredith Kercher are expected to face each other in court for the first time today.