Court told mother of three was stabbed to death

A mother of three allegedly murdered by her estranged partner was stabbed eight times with fatal blows piercing her liver, right lung and left femoral artery, a court has heard.

Hadim Kedik, aged 33, with an address at 10 Connolly Street, Clonakilty, Co Cork, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Rose Patterson, 30, between April 11 and 12, last year.