Jo Cox accused to stand trial for her murder
THE man accused of the terror-related murder of Labour MP Jo Cox will stand trial at the Old Bailey later.
The man accused of the terror-related murder of Labour MP Jo Cox will stand trial
Thomas Mair, 53, allegedly shot and stabbed the 41-year-old politician outside her constituency surgery in Birstall, near Leeds, West Yorkshire, on June 16.
He is charged with Mrs Cox's murder, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon – a dagger.
Mair, from Birstall, is also charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Bernard Carter-Kenny on the same date.
Thomas Mair, 53, allegedly shot and stabbed the 41-year-old politician in Birstall
At a hearing last month, not guilty pleas were entered on all the charges.
The trial is being heard by senior judge Mr Justice Wilkie and is expected to go on for up to three weeks.
A jury has been sworn in for the trial.
Prosecutor Richard Whittam QC opens the case.