Trial date set for Manchester Arena bomber's brother

Alison Howe and Lisa Lees from Royton

Hashem Abedi is also charged with one count of attempted murder - covering the 260 people who were injured when his sibling Salman blew himself up.

Among the victims were two mothers from Royton.

Alison Howe and Lisa Lees from Royton lost their lives when an explosive was detonated in the foyer of the arena in Manchester on the 22nd May 2017.

The 22 year old did not enter any pleas - and has been remanded in custody.

He appeared at Oxford Crown Court by prison video link for a preliminary hearing.

Abedi will face trial on the 5th November at the Old Bailey in London.