UEFA killings case adjourned

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- The trial of 20 Turks accused of involvement in the killing of two English football fans has been adjourned for a second time.

Leeds United supporters Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus were stabbed before a UEFA Cup semi-final match against Galatasaray in April 2000.

Twenty Turks have been charged with offences in connection with the violence, ranging from murder to assault.

Six men are charged with direct involvement with the murders and face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

The trial was originally adjourned just before Christmas but was further adjourned, until March 11, when it reconvened on Monday.

The presiding judge agreed to a defence team request for further examination of the crime scene.

All but one of the accused have been released on bail during the hearing.

Galatasaray went on to win the UEFA Cup in 2000 after winning the Leeds clash and going on to beat another English club, Arsenal, in the final.