Trial At Aylesbury
In early 1964, 10 of the robbers were in custody, and with three of the robbers on the run (and little prospect of an arrest anytime soon), two others interrogated and released (for lack of evidence) and two others completely overlooked by authorities (no evidence or known ties to the other gang members), it was decided that the trial of those in custody should go ahead. Brian Field retained the services of Lewis Hawser QC for his defence.
There was ten charges against 13 men: Robbery (all except for John Wheater), Conspiracy to Rob (against all of them), Receiving (3 charges against Roger Cordrey and 3 other charges against Bill Boal and 1 against Brian Field) and for Obstructing Justice (John Wheater only)
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