Explosions Near Old Bailey Lead to Evacuation of Constance Marten Trial

The trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, accused of the manslaughter of their newborn baby daughter, was among dozens disrupted as explosions were heard near the Old Bailey, resulting in the evacuation of the courthouse.

Firefighters swiftly responded to reports of explosions and black acrid smoke emanating from a nearby building in central London. Approximately 1,500 individuals, including legal professionals and court attendees, were evacuated from the Central Criminal Court and its vicinity on Wednesday morning as the Old Bailey was enveloped in darkness. Dozens of barristers, donned in black gowns and wigs, were observed lining the streets outside the courthouse.