A policeman charged with the murder of a barrister's clerk in a bar in London's Square Mile has been remanded in custody.
Lee Cook, 21, died after being attacked at the Alibi Bar in Shoe Lane in the capital's financial district last Friday.
City of London Police officer Adam Lowe, 26, of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, is one of three men charged with his murder. He was remanded in custody when he appeared at City of London Magistrates' Court, a spokeswoman said.
Lloyd Moore, 26, a portfolio administrator, of Epping, Essex, and Rick Maynard, 27, a product designer, of Woodford Green, Essex, are also accused of murder. All three men will appear at the Old Bailey on November 1. They have all been remanded in custody.
City of London Police Commander Patrick Rice said: "We are deeply disappointed that one of our officers has been charged in connection with this investigation. He has been suspended from duty and justice must now take its course.
"The community can rest assured that we will continue to carry out a robust and thorough inquiry to ensure those responsible for Lee Cook's death are brought to justice."
Mr Cook was with two friends at the bar, which was packed with more than 200 people, when he was attacked.
Police said the barrister's clerk, from Harold Wood, Essex, was struck up to three times. A spokeswoman said the apparently unprovoked and motiveless attack took place close to the dance floor.
Friends of Mr Cook left bouquets and tributes outside the bar, which is a popular haunt for workers at nearby financial offices.
Police said Mr Cook worked at Francis Taylor Building, a prestigious City law firm headed by Robin Purchas QC.
