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The former police marksman charged with the murder of robbery suspect Azelle Rodney can be named for the first time, a court ruled yesterday.

Anthony Long, an ex-specialist firearms officer with the Metropolitan Police’s CO19 section, will stand trial on June 8 in a case expected to last around a month.

Previously referred to as E7, he can be named after reporting restrictions were lifted by Mr Justice Sweeney at the Old Bailey on Friday.

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