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Man Denies Murder After Pub Altercation
7 Jul
Summary
- Man accused denies murder after a fatal pub altercation.
- Accused faces charges including murder and dangerous driving.
- Trial date is yet to be set for the ongoing case.
Adam Acheson, 30, has denied murdering Conor Browne, 28, following an altercation outside a pub. Mr. Browne was fatally stabbed in Castlederg, County Tyrone, in the early hours of 2 September 2023 and passed away two days later.
Appearing at Belfast Crown Court, Acheson pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges, including common assault and affray. He also denied charges of perverting the course of justice and dangerous driving.
A defence barrister indicated that the trial could span two to three weeks. Forensic experts, including a toxicologist and pathologist, have been engaged by the defence. Acheson has been remanded into custody, and no trial date has been set.
