Trial of Fergie's ex-aide halted as accused breaks down

The murder trial of ex-royal aide Jane Andrews has been halted after she broke down as she was asked questions about being sexually abused as a child.

Andrews asked for an adjournment after Bruce Houlder QC, prosecuting, asked her what type of sexual abuse she had suffered.

Earlier, Andrews had said she was a victim at the age of eight and the abuse was not at the hands of her parents.

She had told her defence barrister John Kelsey-Fry, QC, that she did not want to go into details.

Earlier, Mr Houlder asked if her allegations of rape against Mr Cressman were "completely invented". She replied: "Not at all".

Mr Houlder asked why she had bought a black thong in Plymouth three days after claiming she had suffered anal rape.

"Was it the most comfortable garment to wear?," he asked.

Andrews told him: "It is difficult to explain. It is something I have worn for many, many years and the pain had subsided."

The court was adjourned until the afternoon.