Corkman charged with daytime murder on city street

It was previously alleged that the late Jason Butler was slashed in the throat during the daylight incident on Grand Parade

Aaron Babbington (pictured) was charged with the murder of Jason Butler on June 14 at Grand Parade, Cork, contrary to Common Law. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 30-year-old man was charged on Tuesday with murdering a 32-year-old man in the centre of Cork City last June.

Detective Garda Pat Russell formally arrested Aaron Babbington and charged him at Cork District Court with the murder of Jason Butler on June 14 at Grand Parade, Cork, contrary to Common Law.