Previous murder trial collapsed over jury’s ‘experiment’ with apartment building’s chute

David O’Loughlin’s conviction for murdering Liam Manley in May 2013 was quashed by the Court of Appeal in February 2018.

O’Loughlin, of Garden City Apartments, North Main St, Cork had pleaded not guilty to the murder of 59-year-old Mr Manley at his apartment in the complex on May 12, 2013.