Prosecution closing argument in Ross Allen murder trial

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Prosecution counsel Patrick Marrinan SC gave his closing argument in the trial of Ross Allen at the Central Criminal Court. The proceedings were reported on 8 May 2016.

Ross Allen has pleaded not guilty to murder. The charge concerns the death of Christy Daly, aged 47, at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara, Co Offaly, on 29 December 2013.

The trial heard from state pathologist Marie Cassidy that Christy Daly’s front teeth were knocked out and his nose was broken before his killers shot him several times in the legs.

The report said Justice Patrick McCarthy would begin his charge to the jury on Monday.