A man has today admitted murder on the first day of his trial at the Old Bailey.

Aytach Lisani, 33, of Sir Francis Way, Brentwood, pleaded guilty to stabbing Christopher Foster in November last year in Borough High Street.

Mr Lisani is due to be sentenced following the conclusion of proceedings.

The trial continues for another seven people - five who have been charged with murder, and two who have been charged with perverting the course of justice.