Murder accused 'was entitled to defend himself', barrister tells love-triangle trial

A man accused of murdering his love rival was hit with a sudden and ferocious attack from his partner's lover and was entitled to defend himself, a barrister has told the Central Criminal Court.

Michael O'Higgins SC made his closing speech for the defence in the trial of Keith Connorton (40) who has pleaded not guilty to murdering 32-year-old Graham McKeever at the accused's home at Deerpark Avenue, Tallaght on February 18, 2017.