Verdict due on 'enormous tragedy' of Waterford man accused of murdering his father

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

Verdict due on 'enormous tragedy' of Waterford man accused of murdering his father. File Picture

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his father has begun its deliberations.

They must decide whether Stephen Butler's actions in the early hours of January 11, 2020, at his father John Butler's home in Portlaw, Co Waterford, amount to murder or manslaughter.