Not guilty plea in murder case

TWO men charged with the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago have pleaded not guilty.

Gary Dobson, aged 36, and David Norris, aged 34, appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink from Belmarsh prison, in south east London.

Lawrence, an 18-year-old A-level student, was stabbed to death in Eltham, south east London, in April 1993.

Dobson and Norris, both of south London, remain in custody with their trial set to begin November 14.

Another pre-trial hearing will take place on September 29.