Syringe and caustic soda found in house of murder accused, court hears

The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering 14-year-old Melissa Mahon has heard that a hypodermic syringe and a bottle marked 'caustic soda' were found in his house following his arrest.

The court had earlier heard from the accused man's youngest daughter that he had sent her a text message saying he was sick of life and would inject himself with caustic soda when the authorities came for him.