Soccer: Leeds fans murder trial adjourned again

The trial of five Turks accused of killing two Leeds United soccer fans last year was adjourned until February in Istanbul today.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2001 - 10:32

The trial of five Turks accused of killing two Leeds United soccer fans last year was adjourned until February in Istanbul today.

Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight were stabbed to death in April 2000, on the eve of a UEFA Cup semi-final game between Leeds and Galatasaray in Istanbul.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Istanbul Person: Turks Person: Christopher Loftus Person: Kevin Speight Event: UEFA Cup Organisation: Leeds Organisation: Leeds United Organisation: Galatasaray

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