April Jones trial postponed
Monday 25 February 2013
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EmailThe trial of the man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones (pictured) was adjourned for two months at Mold Crown Court today.
Mark Bridger was arrested the day after the schoolgirl vanished near her home in Machynlleth, Mid Wales, last October.
The 47-year-old was due to go on trial at Mold today.
But the case was adjourned by Mr Justice Griffith-Williams on application of the defence "to make further inquiries."
A new trial date has been set for April 29.
April's body has never been found. Mr Bridger, of Ceinws, has pleaded not guilty to charges of abducting and murdering her and unlawfully disposing of and concealing her body.
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