Kearney jury told to be cold and analytical

THE jurors in the trial of a Dublin man accused of murdering his wife two years ago were yesterday told to be cold, analytical and dispassionate when reaching a verdict.

As the eight women and four men at the Brian Kearney case retired to a hotel overnight, the trial judge warned them the accused must be proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

The 51-year-old electrical contractor denies murdering his wife Siobhán at their family home two years ago.