Cork manslaughter trial jury hear recording of deceased's 999 call on night of alleged assault

Operator testified she answered the 999 call from the late James Duncan at the call centre at Anglesea Street Garda Station at 9.15pm on September 12, 2019. She said he stated he had been assaulted and wanted the guards to come

Adrian Henry of Seminary Road, Blackpool, Cork, is charged with the manslaughter of James Duncan, 40, at St Patrick’s Street in Cork on September 12, 2019. Picture: Cork Courts Limited

The jury at a manslaughter trial in Cork heard a recording of the voice of the deceased as he made a 999 call on the night about the alleged assault at the centre of the case.

Adrian Henry of Seminary Road, Blackpool, Cork, is charged with the manslaughter of James Duncan, 40, at St Patrick’s Street in Cork on September 12 2019.