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Jury to begin deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering his neighbour
Summary
A jury will start deliberations on the trial of Anthony Locke, 38, accused of murdering neighbour Christopher Jackson, 53, whose body was found in a wardrobe after his death on Prussia Street. Locke pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court. The trial is in its ninth day. Judge Patrick McCarthy instructed the jury that if they find Locke not guilty of murder, they may consider a conviction for impeding the apprehension of a person they believed to be guilty of murder. He warned that the jury must first decide on the murder charge before considering any alternative verdict. Anthony Locke was acquitted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to begin deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering his neighbour. Charges or matters: the murder of Christopher Jackson (53) at his apartment on Prussia Street, between September 6th and 7th, 2012. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- September 6th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Christopher Jackson (53) at his apartment on Prussia Street, between September 6th and 7th, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted
Places mentioned
- Ramillies Road
- Central Criminal Court
- Prussia Street
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