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Manslaughter trial hears from medical witnesses

Summary

A manslaughter trial is ongoing with medical witnesses and emergency personnel providing evidence regarding the death of James Marren. Ronan Byrne (31) is accused of fracturing Mr Marren's leg with a bat during an altercation. The jury heard that a blood clot developed in Mr Marren's leg after it was placed in a cast, leading to his death. Byrne has pleaded not guilty to the unlawful killing of Mr Marren on October 31, 2013, and to assault and the use of a bat on October 26, 2013. Medical evidence showed Mr Marren had a fractured leg, excessive bruising, and alcohol in his system. Doctors testified that immobility can lead to deep vein thrombosis, but no issues with the cast were noted. Mr Marren was found unresponsive at home, and paramedics performed CPR before he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The trial continues before Judge Patricia Ryan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Manslaughter trial hears from medical witnesses. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of Mr Marren (57) at that address on October 31, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 31, 2013 Incident
• October 26, 2013 Incident
• October 26 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-09-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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