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Tristan Kirk

Sir David Amess murder trial delayed as judge catches Covid

Sir David Amess had been an MP since 1983

(Picture: PA Media)

The trial of the alleged murderer of MP Sir David Amess has been delayed again after the judge tested positive for Covid-19.

Ali Harbi Ali, 26, was due to start his defence case last Monday as he is accused of stabbing to death the Southend West MP at his constituency surgery.

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