Man denies murdering chef in Cobh, but admits manslaughter

The case has been adjourned for trial commencing on May 19 at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork

Dylan Scannell has entered a plea of not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. File picture: Dan Linehan

The 30-year-old man accused of murdering chef Ian Baitson in Cobh just over a year ago has indicated that he is admitting manslaughter but not murder.

Dylan Scannell of O’Rahilly Street, Cobh, County Cork, appeared before the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on Monday.