Scarlett Faulkner murder trial: 'Total shock' as witness tells of deceased's head being struck

Woman says she noticed other people standing looking at their phones who were 'totally not engaged' and were not trying to help. She said they seemed 'nonchalant'

Scarlett Faulkner: Died on April 13, three weeks after the assault at Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on March 21, 2026.

A witness at a murder trial has said she was left in "total shock" after seeing a female at the side of the road holding a metal bar and striking down with force on Scarlett Faulkner's head six or more times.

Trudy Doyle told Seoirse Ó Dúnlaing, prosecuting, that the car windows were closed and music was playing but she still heard the impact of the "rapid" blows.