A JURY is expected to be sworn in this afternoon for one of the most high profile robberies in British history.

Seven men and one woman are standing trial accused of taking part in the £53 million Securitas cash heist in February 2006.

Lea Rusha, of Lambersart Close, Southborough , Stuart Royle, from Allen Street, Maidstone, Jetmir Bucpapa, of Hadlow Road, Tonbridge, Roger Coutts, of The Green, Welling, John Fowler, of Chart Hill Road, Staplehurst, Ermir Hysenaj, of New Road, Crowborough, and Michelle Hogg, of Brinklow Crescent, Woolwich, have all pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to rob and conspiracy to have in their possession a firearm.

A seventh man, Keith Borer, from Hampstead Lane, Yalding, stands accused of dishonestly receving £6,100 of stolen Securitas money, which he denies.

Of the £53 million stolen from the depot, less than £21 million has been recovered.

The trial, at the Old Bailey in London, is expected to last about four months.