Lankans remanded for killing in Oxford

Two men charged with the murder of Oxford farmer Sameera Chandrasena in February have been remanded in custody for post-committal conferences next month. Defence counsel for both men have until July 2 to decide whether they will file oral evidence applications, for a preliminary hearing of evidence ahead of a trial.

Otherwise, the Crown's paperwork on the case has been filed with the courts and the defence and the case will go to a post-committal conference on July 6.

The men are jointly charged with arson of a house in Domain Road and murder of Chandrasena at Oxford on February 23.The men aged 23 and 33, both Sri Lankan-born and are living in St Albans.

The body of Chandrasena, 28, was found after a suspicious fire at his rented home.

Courtesy: CCN