Assault witness fails to give evidence

The absence of “really important” evidence from a witness was a massive piece of the jigsaw that was missing in an assault case, a court heard yesterday.

Final addresses to the jury were given by prosecution and defence barristers at the Circuit Criminal Court, in Tralee, Co Kerry. Neither accused gave evidence.

Robert Kelly, aged 32, of Ogham Rian, Tralee, and Tommy Kelly, aged 34, of Marian Park, Tralee, have denied assaulting their uncle Gerald Fitzgerald, causing him serious harm, at 38 Mitchels Rd, Tralee, on November 8, 2011.