Murder trial jury begins deliberations

The jury in the trial of a man and woman accused of murdering a taxi driver in Blanchardstown last year began its deliberations at the Central Criminal Court tonight on day 12 of the trial.

Carlos Byrne (aged 23) and Lindsey Fahy (aged 26), both of Linnetsfield Square, Clonee, Co Meath, have denied murdering Mark Smyth (aged 31) in front of his girlfriend and young child at Fortlawn Avenue on March 18, 2008.