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Cornwall mine death trial

Two men are accused of killing an elderly driving instructor to rob him of his life savings. David Alderson's body was found at a disused copper mine near Carharrack, Cornwall in January last year.

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Jury retires in Cornwall mine death trial

72-year-old David Alderson Credit: Devon and Cornwall Police

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.

David Alderson's body was found at a disused copper mine near Carharrack. Credit: ITV News

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