State rejects accused's manslaughter plea

A 32-year-old man from Cartron Estate in Sligo entered a plea of not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of another Sligo man who died in his home in August 2015. The Director of Public Prosecutions rejected the manslaughter plea, and the case proceeded to trial at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Alex Owens. A jury of twelve was sworn to hear the matter, which was…