The trial of a Dublin man who denies the murder of his wife in the city two years ago was adjourned yesterday for legal discussions after there was "a development" in the case.
Yesterday morning, Mr George Bermingham BL, junior counsel for the prosecution, told Mr Justice Cyril Kelly that he and Mr Brendan Grogan, senior counsel for the defence, had been discussing "a development" in the case. Both sides would require further time to discuss it, he said.
Mr Justice Kelly granted a day's adjournment. The defendant, Mr David Murphy (36), has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Mrs Patricia Murphy (33) between May 27th and May 28th, 1996, both dates inclusive, within the State.
The trial resumes today.