Man acquitted of Dando murder wins fight in battle for compo

BARRY George, who was acquitted of the murder of television presenter Jill Dando after spending eight years behind bars, won the first round of a legal battle this week over a decision that he is not entitled to compensation.

A High Court judge in London gave George, 50, the go-ahead to challenge the decision.

But George is faced with a wait until next year to see what happens next.

It emerged earlier this year that George, who was found not guilty of the Crimewatch star’s 1999 murder after an Old Bailey retrial in 2008, was refused a reported claim of£1.4 million (€1.7m).