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Man accused of murdering Island officer denies charge

The man accused of murdering two women police officers - one who grew up in the Isle of Man - has appeared in court.

Dale Cregan, who is 29 denied killing Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in a gun and grenade attack.

The officers from Greater Manchester Police died in Hattersley as they responded to a report of a burglary in September.

Cregan has pleaded not guilty to murder at Liverpool Crown Court.

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