Jozef Puska denies murder as jury begins deliberations

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The jury in Jozef Puska’s murder trial began deliberating on 8 November 2023 after Mr Justice Tony Hunt completed his charge. It deliberated for 25 minutes before being sent home to return the following day.

Puska has pleaded not guilty to murdering Ashling Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on 12 January 2022.

The proceedings were reported on 8 November 2023.