Murder accused 'apologised' when arrested, court hears

The jury in the trial of a man and woman accused of murdering a taxi driver in Blanchardstown last year has heard that the man replied “I’m sorry” when arrested for the offence.

Carlos Byrne (aged 22) has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering Mark Smyth (aged 31) of Linnetsfield Square, Clonee, Co Meath, at Fortlawn Avenue on March 18, 2009. His partner Lindsey Fahy (aged 25), of the same address, also denies the crime.