Woman accused of murder 'shouted encouragement' as partner stabbed victim

A woman accused of murdering a taxi driver in Dublin shouted encouragement as her partner, also charged with the murder, repeatedly stabbed the victim, a court heard today.

The two accused Carlos Byrne (aged 22) and Lindsey Fahy (aged 25), both of Linnetsfield Square, Clonee, Co. Meath deny murdering Mr Mark Smith (31) at Fortlawn, Blanchardstown,Dublin on March 18, 2008.