Patrick Quirke appeal launched over Bobby Ryan murder conviction

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Patrick Quirke’s appeal against his murder conviction was heard in the Court of Appeal, reported on 13 October 2020. His lawyers brought 52 grounds, arguing that irrelevant and prejudicial evidence had contributed to an unsatisfactory trial.

Defence counsel said the prosecution case relied on circumstantial evidence, including what he described as “tittle tattle” about family events. The appeal was expected to last four days, with submissions continuing before the three-judge court.