US Judge Sets January Trial for Libyan Suspect in Lockerbie Bombing

A US judge has scheduled the trial of a former Libyan intelligence officer accused of involvement in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing for January next year.

The case concerns the bombing of an aircraft over the Scottish town of Lockerbie. The defendant faces allegations relating to his role in the attack.

The scheduling decision marks a new procedural step in the US case, setting a timetable for the allegations to be examined at trial.

The brief announcement did not specify an exact date in January or provide further details about the proceedings. The accusations against the former officer remain to be tested in court.