Murder trial witness denies he was 'looking for fight'

The uncle of a man shot in the back at a family funeral has denied suggestions that he was "looking for a fight" outside a Sligo cemetery, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Murder trial witness denies he was 'looking for fight'
Wed, 27 Oct, 2004 - 17:54

The uncle of a man shot in the back at a family funeral has denied suggestions that he was "looking for a fight" outside a Sligo cemetery, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Defence counsel suggested to Mr "Jaws" Ward snr (aged 63) that he travelled with his son to the funeral for a fight on May 10, 1999.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Sligo cemeteryPlace: SligoPlace: HertfordshirePlace: LondonPlace: GalwayPlace: ManchesterPlace: IrelandPlace: Ballymote, Co. SligoPlace: Ballymote cemeteryPlace: BallymotePerson: Jaws" WardPerson: Michael "Hitler Bumbee" McDonaghPerson: Martin "Bumbee" McDonaghPerson: Michael McDonaghPerson: Patrick McDonaghPerson: Martin "Spider Bumbee" McDonaghPerson: WardPerson: Patrick "Jaws" WardPerson: Edward "Ned" WardPerson: Deuce" WardPerson: "Person: McDonaghPerson: Brendan NixPerson: Tom "Joker" WardPerson: NixPerson: Anthony Sammon SCPerson: SalmonPerson: GardaíPerson: SCPerson: SnrPerson: SammonPerson: Iarfhlaith O’NeillOrganisation: Central Criminal Court
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