Mark Tims denies murder in father's death trial

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Mark Tims denied murdering his father and admitted manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 14 January 2020. The trial concerned the death of Anthony Tims at the family home in Rowlagh Green, Clondalkin, Dublin, on 13 July 2018.

The prosecution alleged that Mr Tims repeatedly assaulted his 74-year-old father after an argument, causing injuries that contributed substantially to his death. The defence disputed the murder charge, and the trial continued before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury.