Mark Tims admits manslaughter but denies murder charge

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Mark Tims admits manslaughter but denies murdering his father at the Central Criminal Court, in a report published on 14 January 2020.

The alleged assault happened at the family home in Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on 13 July 2018.

The prosecution said Anthony Tims died after an assault by his son on his 74th birthday. Evidence included testimony from Elizabeth McDonagh and medical findings concerning blunt force injuries and rib fractures.

The trial continued before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury, with Mark Tims denying the murder charge.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.