Water bike death trial adjourned

Hannah Sutton died in hospital of her injuries

The trial of two men charged over the death of a Cheshire schoolgirl in a water bike accident in Cyprus has been adjourned for a fourth time.

Hannah Sutton, 16, from Alderley Edge, was killed when her boyfriend James Dudley, 16, crashed into her machine.

Christakis Ioannou, 46, and Aristos Ioannou, 30, are charged with a single count of allowing the teenagers to ride water bikes without a licence.

The trial was adjourned until 26 February at Limassol District Court.

Hannah died from head injuries when James, who is from Colwyn Bay, Wales, lost control and crashed into the back of her bike in August 2005.

Hannah's family have not blamed James for their daughter's death

They were in the Cypriot resort of Pissouri.

After the tragedy James was briefly jailed but released after admitting causing Hannah's death. He was fined £2,000 by a court.

Hannah's family said they did not hold James responsible - but blamed those who had allowed the youngsters to hire the bikes.

It is alleged the accused had failed to check whether the teenagers were old enough to hire water bikes - in Cyprus the legal age is 18.

It is also claimed that they failed to get either teenager to sign a disclaimer form, acknowledged the dangers and admitting liability in case of an accident.

Christakis Ioannou is the owner of Kris Water - a beachside water bike hire firm and Aristos Ioannou, believed to be his son, runs the business for him.