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Man Denies Murder After Pub Altercation
7 Jul
Summary
- A man denied murdering a father-of-one after a pub altercation.
- The accused faces multiple charges including murder and dangerous driving.
- The trial is expected to last two to three weeks.
Adam Acheson, 30, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a father-of-one following an altercation outside a pub. The victim, Conor Browne, was fatally stabbed in Castlederg, County Tyrone, in the early hours of September 2, 2023, and passed away two days later.
Acheson, from Drumquin, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Tuesday. He denied five charges in total, including murder, common assault, and affray. Further charges of perverting the course of justice and dangerous driving were also denied by the defendant.
The court heard that the defense has instructed a forensic toxicologist and pathologist. No trial date has been set, but a defence barrister indicated the proceedings could last between two and three weeks. Acheson has been remanded into custody.
