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Man, 45, admits killing pensioner | |
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A man has admitted killing County Tyrone pensioner Patrick McGrath. | A man has admitted killing County Tyrone pensioner Patrick McGrath. |
A murder charge against Arthur Francis Murray, 45, was dropped when he pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. | |
He also admitted attacking Mr McGrath's sister, Philomena, and causing her grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder her. | He also admitted attacking Mr McGrath's sister, Philomena, and causing her grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder her. |
Murray, who lived yards from Mr McGrath at Killeen Crossroads near Coalisland, will be sentenced next month. | Murray, who lived yards from Mr McGrath at Killeen Crossroads near Coalisland, will be sentenced next month. |
A prosecution lawyer said they were willing to accept the lesser pleas following three psychiatric reports. | A prosecution lawyer said they were willing to accept the lesser pleas following three psychiatric reports. |
Mr McGrath, 76, was found dead at his home in December 2005. | Mr McGrath, 76, was found dead at his home in December 2005. |
His 68-year-old sister sustained serious head injuries and a number of broken bones during the attack. | His 68-year-old sister sustained serious head injuries and a number of broken bones during the attack. |
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