Nephew goes on trial accused of murder

A man has gone on trial charged with the murder of his uncle 18 months ago.

David Cully, aged 24, of Kilshane Rd, Finglas West, Dublin 11, is charged with the murder of Edward O’Connor, aged 41, at Ballycoolin Rd, Finglas West, on December 15, 2013.

On the opening day of the trial yesterday, Mr Cully was asked how he was pleading. “Not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter,” he replied. This plea was not accepted by the DPP.