Fingerprints and DNA matched murder scene belt

Fingerprints and DNA of the man accused of murdering 83-year old pensioner Christy Hanley in Westmeath last year were found on a belt that had been tied around the deceased man's wrists, the Central Criminal Court heard today.

Noel Cawley (aged 47), of no fixed abode, but with a previous address in Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Hanley at his home on Bridge St, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath, on May 21 last year.