Nadine Lott murder trial told she died after suffering 'traumatic head, neck and chest injuries'

Chief State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan told the court Nadine Lott's injuries suggested a sustained assault involving both blunt and sharp force trauma

The Central Criminal Court was also told on Monday that there were 64 individual injuries observed all over Ms Lott's body, which could not be accounted for through medical intervention. File picture

Beauty therapist Nadine Lott died after suffering "traumatic head, neck and chest injuries" and her brain was swollen following a "sustained and violent attack" in her Arklow home, the Chief State Pathologist has told her murder trial.

The jury also heard from the expert witness that the blunt force injuries were caused by hands, fists or feet and the use of a blunt weapon could not be ruled out. In cross examination by defence counsel, the pathologist also said she was "very sceptical" that Ms Lott would have been able to move around following her injuries.