Scholar murder trial hears from Arabic studies expert

Jalal Uddin was murdered in February Credit: ITV Granada

Mohammed Abdul Kadir, 24, is accused of the murder of Jalal Uddin, 71.

Manchester Crown Court is hearing from Professor Robert Gleave, an expert in Arabic studies.

Matt O'Donoghue is in court:

The Crown say Bangladeshi national Mr Uddin was targeted by Kadir as he walked through a children's play area in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, on February 18.