THE trial of a Thame man accused of murdering his wife and her mother has begun today.

Ensar Gol, of Ireton Court, is accused of murdering his 28-year-old wife Michala and her mother Julie Sahin, 50, and attempting to murder their friend 20-year-old Casey Wilson on September 4 last year.

Oxford Crown Court heard prosecution claims the 22-year-old Turkish national had planned the attack beforehand.

Gol denies all charges and the trial is expected to last seven days.