Waterford man denies murder of his father 

Stephen Butler, who appeared before the Central Criminal Court in Waterford, told the court he was pleading not guilty to the charge of murder, but said he does plead guilty to manslaughter. Picture: Patrick Browne

A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his father in Portlaw, Co Waterford, last year.

John Butler died following an altercation in the early hours of January 11, 2020. The 48-year-old was found inside the hallway of his house at 44 Brown St, Portlaw, and attempts to resuscitate him by onlookers were unsuccessful.