Murder trial hears of harrowing injuries to homeless Cork man

When he was brought for autopsy, Mr Hourihane was still wearing a number of rings, including one with the word ‘dad’ written on it

Throughout the trial, witnesses have said that they saw a man matching Timothy Hourihane's description carrying a plastic Centra bag in the area. Photo: Provision

Blood-soaked grass, a blood-spattered wall and broken teeth were found at the scene of Cork chef Timmy Hourihane’s alleged murder.

Blood spatters were also found on a fence and on a Centra bag containing a soft drink and beer can at the crime scene, the Central Criminal Court heard.