Ryan DunneA Central Criminal Court jury has heard that a murder accused told gardaí he was "jabbing back" with a knife during a fight with other men, which resulted in him stabbing his lifelong friend. However, the jury heard that Mr Murphy also said that he would not have harmed Mr Brosnan on purpose. Mr Murphy, of no fixed abode, has pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Brosnan, at Abbey Court, Tralee, on May 22nd, 2022. “It fizzled out but not before Mr Lisowski had slapped Mr Murphy in the face,” said Mr Gageby. A short time later, Mr Brosnan opened the door to Mr Murphy again and told the accused to go.

Source: The Herald November 19, 2024 07:34 UTC