The trial of the racist killing of the black teenager Stephen Lawrence has begun at the Old Bailey

Two men are going on trial at the Old Bailey accused of the racist killing of black teenager Stephen Lawrence.

The A-level student was stabbed to death in by a gang of white youths in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.

Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, both of south London, deny murdering the 18 year old.

The trial before Mr Justice Treacy is expected to last until Christmas.