A major EncroChat and conspiracy to murder trial due to begin this morning was adjourned.
Michael Earle, 46, and Edward Jarvis, 57, were due to appear at Manchester Crown Court this morning for a six-week trial. But the court confirmed this morning's case was adjourned.
Earle, of Wallace Drive, Huyton and Jarvis, of Breckside Park, Anfield, both face three counts of conspiracy to murder between May 22 and June 17 2020 in connection with three individuals. The pair are also each charged with one count of conspiring with others between March 1 2020 and June 17 2020 to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and another count each of the same offence concerning diamorphine.