Dalian Atkinson: Coronavirus delays murder-accused PC’s trial


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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dalian Atkinson played for Aston Villa, Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday The trial of a police officer charged with the murder of a former footballer has been delayed due to coronavirus. PC Benjamin Monk, 41, was due to stand trial over the death of Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson on 14 September. The West Mercia Police officer and his co-accused colleague, Ellen Bettley-Smith, 29, who is charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, will now stand trial in Easter 2021. They have unconditional bail until their trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Image copyright PA...