THE jury in a trial of a man before Sligo Circuit Court charged with assault causing serious harm is expected to retire to begin their deliberations today (Wednesday). The Prosecution closed its case before Judge Sinead Ní Chúlacháín yesterday evening after the three day trial. The accused is not expected to give evidence this morning with closing speeches from both the prosecution and defence expected to be heard. Michael Corcoran (34), Glendallon, Ballytivnan, Sligo is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Bernard Smith at St Anne’s Terrace, Sligo on July 23rd 2015. The trial opened before Judge Sinead Ní Chúlacháín at the Circuit Court on Wednesday and continued on Thursday and Tuesday. The jury of six men and six women is expected to begin their deliberations later today. Mr Leo Mulrooney BL with Ms Elisa McHugh (State Solicitor) prosecuted while Mr Des Dockery SC with Mr Eoin McGovern BL instructed by Tony Collie
THE jury in a trial of a man before Sligo Circuit Court charged with assault causing serious harm is expected to retire to begin their deliberations today.