Trial starts of six accused of tourist murder in India.

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Stephen Bennett
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Mr Bennett was found hanged in jungle in India in December 2006

The trial has started in India of six men accused of killing a Cheltenham tourist.

Stephen Bennett, 40, had travelled to Mumbai for a holiday, but was found hanged in a jungle on 11 December 2006.

The six all pleaded not guilty to murder and were granted bail by the Indian High Court.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said the court had heard from a number of witnesses, but that the hearing had been adjourned till later this month.

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