The trial over the murder of Jean Hanlon, the British mother whose body was found in Crete harbour 17 years ago, began on Tuesday.

The trial over the murder of Jean Hanlon, the British mother whose body was found in Crete harbour 17 years ago, began on Tuesday.

Jean Hanlon's death was initially ruled an accident before fresh forensic examinations and a diary she kept prompted Greek authorities to reopen the investigation years later.