A Nigerian politician and is wife are to face trial at the Old Bailey accused of plotting to harvest a man's kidney.

60-year-olds Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu were arrested at Heathrow last month.

They are alleged to have transported a 21-year-old man from Nigeria to have his kidney removed so it could be given to their daughter.

The man in question presented at Staines Police Station before the couple’s arrest.