Brothers accused of causing horrific injuries to uncle

Two brothers have gone on trial at the Circuit Criminal Court in Tralee accused of recklessly or intentionally causing serious harm to their uncle at his home in Kerry almost four years ago.

The prosecution has alleged the victim suffered life-threatening injuries, including brain injury, and had a sharp object inserted into his back passage.

Tralee brothers Robert Kelly aged 32, of Ogham Rian Estate, and Tommy Kelly, aged 34, of Marian Park, both pleaded not guilty to causing serious harm to Gerald Fitzgerald at 38 Mitchels Rd, Tralee, on November 8, 2011.