Two men were in court yesterday accused of trying to break in to a betting shop in Goodmayes.

The men are accused of trying to burgle Betfred in Goodmayes Lane on Saturday.

Ghorghe Samir Matei, 23, of Alfred Gardens, Barking and Marian Lupu, 42, of Jerney Close, Barking both pleaded not guilty.

They were given conditional bail when they appeared at Redbridge Magistrates Court.

Both will appear for trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on December 16.