Jury is sworn in ahead of murder trial in which Gosport man is accused of killing his brother

JURORS have been sworn in for the trial of a man accused of murdering his brother in Gosport.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 27th Jul 2020, 12:05 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2020, 12:06 BST
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Mark Oliver, 56, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court over the death of 53-year-old dad-of-two Andrew Oliver.

Police were called to the home the brothers shared with their mother Jean Oliver in Harwood Road in Bridgemary at around 3.15pm on February 1.

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Today 12 jurors were selected for the two-week trial overseen by judge Susan Evans QC.

Police in Harwood Road, in Bridgemary, Gosport, after Andrew Oliver was found dead. Picture: Millie SalkeldPolice in Harwood Road, in Bridgemary, Gosport, after Andrew Oliver was found dead. Picture: Millie Salkeld
Police in Harwood Road, in Bridgemary, Gosport, after Andrew Oliver was found dead. Picture: Millie Salkeld

Members of the jury, some wearing masks, are spread across the courtroom in line with social distancing rules.

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Judge Evans told jurors: 'We're concerned about your safety. We're concerned that you feel safe in the court building so if there's anything at any stage that is causing you any concern bring it to my attention.'

The judge added: 'I can assure you that this building is clean. It's probably cleaner than it's ever been before.'

Prosecutor Andrew Houston is due to open the case tomorrow.

Mark Oliver denies murder.

(Proceeding)