Victim's injuries not consistent with 'simple fall down the stairs', pathologist tells court

A pathologist has told the trial of a man accused of murdering his partner that the deceased’s injuries were not consistent with a “simple fall down the stairs”.

Renars Veigulis (32) of Old Bridge Street in Freshford, Co Kilkenny has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering Rita Apine (29) at their home on or about May 14, 2017.