A man accused of murdering his friend in a New Year’s Eve fight has sought to spread blame for his death appearing almost indignant at the prosecution case against him, a court has heard today.

Cocaine and champagne were consumed by New Years Eve revellers the night a man was murdered at Jurys Inn Hotel, Croke Park, a court has heard.

A man accused of murdering his friend at a New Year’s Eve celebration sent a text after the stabbing saying his friend had jumped on him and his "rat bird" had started it all.