News: Stephen Lawrence Case, Jury sworn in for Old Bailey trial
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Gary Dobson and David Norris both deny murder
The trial of two men accused of murdering black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago has begun in front of an Old Bailey jury.
The eight men and four women who will hear the case against Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, both of south London, were chosen from a panel of 24.
Meanwhile, prosecutor Mark Ellison QC has begun outlining his case.
Stephen, 18, was stabbed to death by a gang of white youths in Eltham, south-east London, on 22 April 1993.
Mr Ellison QC began his opening statement by handing jurors a map of Eltham, where the A-level student was killed at a bus stop.
On Monday, trial judge Mr Justice Treacy said new scientific evidence will be central.
He warned jurors not to discuss the case with "curious friends and family" and banned them from consulting the internet, so as not to jeopardise a fair trial.
He also described the trial as an important case with particular sensitivities, which had aroused strong feelings among many people.
Stephen's father Neville, 69, was amongst those in court to witness the start of the trial, which is forecast to last until at least Christmas.
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