The trial of a 21-year-old man accused of murdering a teenager in Sydenham is due to begin.

Marley Lucas, of Champion Road, Sydenham, who denies the murder of 18-year-old Nathan Murray, is due to stand trial at the Old Bailey today (November 23).

Mr Murray was stabbed in Sydenham High Street on June 1, this year and later died in hospital.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Murray died from a stab wound to the chest.