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A former Metropolitan Police detective is one of five men who will stand trial in April in connection with the murder of a private investigator 21 years ago.A former Metropolitan Police detective is one of five men who will stand trial in April in connection with the murder of a private investigator 21 years ago.
Daniel Morgan, 37, originally from Monmouthshire, was found with an axe embedded in his head outside a pub in Sydenham, south London in 1987.Daniel Morgan, 37, originally from Monmouthshire, was found with an axe embedded in his head outside a pub in Sydenham, south London in 1987.
Mr Morgan's ex-business partner William Rees, James Cook and brothers Glenn and Garry Vian are charged with murder.Mr Morgan's ex-business partner William Rees, James Cook and brothers Glenn and Garry Vian are charged with murder.
Ex-detective Sidney Fillery is charged with perverting the course of justice.Ex-detective Sidney Fillery is charged with perverting the course of justice.
Mr Rees, 53, of Weybridge, Surrey, Mr Cook, 53, of Tadworth, Surrey, Glenn Vian, 50, of south Croydon, and Mr Fillery, 62, of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink on Thursday.Mr Rees, 53, of Weybridge, Surrey, Mr Cook, 53, of Tadworth, Surrey, Glenn Vian, 50, of south Croydon, and Mr Fillery, 62, of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink on Thursday.
Garry Vian, 48, of no fixed address, did not appear, but was represented by lawyers in court.Garry Vian, 48, of no fixed address, did not appear, but was represented by lawyers in court.
No pleas were entered and all five were remanded in custody.No pleas were entered and all five were remanded in custody.
A trial date was fixed for 21 April next year.A trial date was fixed for 21 April next year.
Mr Morgan was originally from the village of Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire. Mr Morgan was originally from the village of Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire. His mother Isobel Hulsmann lives in Hay-on-Wye, Powys.