Cornwall mine death trial

A man accused of killing an elderly driving instructor from Falmouth at a disused mine has been sentenced to life imprisonment

Kevin Cooper, 34, was convicted today after several days of jury deliberations, and will serve a minimum of 28 years.

The jury failed to reach a verdict on his co-defendant, 21-year-old Trewen Kevern, who is also accused of murder. Police will be consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service on options for further action.

The body of 72-year-old David Alderson was found in a sunken pond at Wheal Maid, a disused copper mine near Carharrack, Cornwall in January last year.

The trial of two men accused of killing an elderly driving instructor to steal his life savings is due to end at Truro Crown Court.

The body of 72-year-old David Alderson from Falmouth was found in a sunken pond at Wheal Maid, a disused copper mine near Carharrack, Cornwall in January last year.

Defendants Kevin Cooper and Trewen Kevern both deny murder. The jury has retired to consider its verdict.

A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of two men accused of murdering a man from Falmouth.

72-year-old David Alderson's body was found in January last year at a disused copper mine near Carharrack. Kevin Cooper and Trewen Kevern both deny the charge.