The Old Bailey trial of a man accused of stabbing
The Old Bailey trial of a man accused of stabbing a prostitute to death was today adjourned until Wednesday.
David Herbert, 44, formerly of Crowle, Northern Lincolnshire, denies the the murder of Rita Vilares on June 26 last year.
The victim suffered seven knife wounds.
The five-day trial was due to start today but Judge Richard Hawkins QC agreed to a request from Herbert’s defence lawyers for a two-day adjournment.
The time was granted to allow the defence further time to examine exhibits in the case.
Herbert, of Hengrove Crescent, Ashford, Middlesex, lived in Crowle for about 22 months before moving back to his native London.
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