Accused told gardaí: Anyone could provide alibi

A YOUNG man accused of murdering a retired barman told gardaí there was another person present in the house at the time of the tragedy.

But when detectives insisted the “other man” had an alibi, the accused said: “Sure anyone could provide an alibi.”

Paul Murphy, from 57 Kilmore Road, Knocknaheeny, Cork, is charged of murdering 62-year-old Donal Manley at his home 68 High Street, Cork, between October 10 and October 12, 2008.