David O’Loughlin appealed murder conviction in Cork

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David O’Loughlin appealed his murder conviction at the Court of Appeal, reported on 30 September 2020.

The appeal concerned his conviction for murdering Liam Manley, who died after being thrown down a rubbish chute in Cork.

O’Loughlin’s counsel argued that the conviction should have been manslaughter and challenged evidence and jury directions.

The DPP opposed the appeal, and the Court of Appeal reserved judgment.