Murder accused 'had heart complaint' when quizzed, court told

A 25-year-old man accused of double murder told gardai he had a heart complaint when he was questioned in connection with the deaths, a jury has heard.

The accused man, a Chinese national, Mr Yu Jie (aged 25), with a last address at McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of English language student Ms Liu Qing (19) in an apartment at Blackhall Square, off North King St., Dublin 7, between 6pm on March 12 2001 and 3am on March 14th 2001. He has also denied the murder of Ms Liu's boyfriend, Mr Yue Feng (19) between 1pm on March 12 and 3am on March 14 in the same place.