Alan Vial and Nikita Burns murder trial adjourned

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The murder trial of Alan Vial and Nikita Burns at the Central Criminal Court was adjourned for ten days on 14 February 2025. Mr Justice Paul McDermott told the jury the trial would resume on Monday, 24 February.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to murdering Robert 'Robin' Wilkin in Donegal on 25 June 2023. The prosecution alleges they acted together; Burns said Vial struck Wilkin, while Vial said Burns delivered two blows with a rock during a struggle.