Murder suspect 'devastated' at losing Fergie job

Jane Andrews became devastated and disillusioned after losing her job with the Duchess of York, her Old Bailey murder trial has heard.

Andrews told friends she was finding it difficult finding another job she liked and was disappointed that she had been dismissed.

Jane Andrews, 34, who worked for the duchess for nine years until 1997, denies murdering businessman Mr Cressman at the home they shared in Fulham, in September, last year.

Gil Hancox, a close friend since 1997, told the jury that Andrews did not talk much about her employment but he was aware that eventually her services were dispensed with.

He said: "I think she was devastated how unexpectedly it happened."

Andrews worked for nine years as the duchess's dresser and personal assistant until 1997.

Mr Cressman, 39, was hit over the head with a cricket bat as he was getting into bed and then stabbed in the chest with a large kitchen knife.

Andrews, who is originally from Grimsby, was arrested four days later after taking an overdose in her car in the West Country.

Bruce Houlder QC, prosecuting, alleged that Andrews tried to cover up her part in the killing and spent days sending friends text messages from her mobile phone.