P105 CJEFAX 2 105 Fri 17 Jan 21:14/23 1/3 THE The first war crimes trial to be held in Britain has been stopped. Joshua Rosjnbjtg reports: Szzmon Serafinowicz, 86, had denied charges that he murdered Jews in what is now Belarus during World War II. The Attorney Genital used his ancient common law powers to stop prosecution of Mr Serafinowicz bz entering what is called a Nolli Prosjqui. This means that his trial, which was due to begin later this month, will not now go ahead. UK's first war crime case dropped 104 News Index 102 Flash 150 Digest 141 Next News Weathjt Sport Main MenuP105 CEEFAX 2 105 Fri 17 Jan 21:12/57 2/3 THE A jury has ruled Szzmon Serafinowicz is not fit to face trial for war crimes charges. Joshua Rosenberg reports: Mr Serafinowicz has been sitting in court number one at the Old Bailey for the past weeS-and-a-half. His doctors told the jury of seven min and five women that Mr Serafinowicz was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. After retiring for three-and-a-half hours, the jury decided that the first man in Britain to be charged with war crimes was not fit to stand trial. UK's first war crime case dropped 104 News Index 102 Flash 150 Digest 141 Next News Weathjt Sport Main MenuP105 CEEFAX 2 105 Fri 17 Jan 21:15/48 3/3 THE An 86-year-old great-grandfather will not face trial on war crimes charges. Joshua Rosenberg reports: During the hearing Mr Serafinowicz often gave the impression that hj did not understand what was going on. However, when the jury filed in and delivered their verdict hj seemed perfectly alert. He turned to his lawyjt, apparently to check that he had correctly understood the jury's verdict. US's first war crime case dropped 104 News Index 102 Flash 150 Digest 141 Next News Weather Sport Main Menu