Kevin Lunney case: Barrister complains judge 'dismissive and contemptuous'

Businessman told doctor he did not sleep well for a time due to the pain and was 'fearful of going out in public places'

Kevin Lunney: Told doctor pain took weeks to resolve. File picture

A barrister has complained that the presiding judge in the trial of four men accused of abducting Kevin Lunney is "rubbishing" an important part of the defence case and was "dismissive and contemptuous" in his tone.

Michael O'Higgins SC was cross-examining fingerprint expert Detective Garda Ernie Frazer about blood marks inside a Renault Kangoo van when Mr Justice Tony Hunt interrupted to ask, "Where is this blood?"