Mechanic murder trial jury is out

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The jury has been sent out to consider its verdict in the trial of a man who is accused of murdering a car mechanic.Leon Jones, 21, who was walking home with his girlfriend in Holyhead, Anglesey, when he died from a single stab wound to the chest.

Scott John Whitley, 29, admits manslaughter and possessing a knife but denies murder at Caernarfon Crown court.

The jury has been told it was a vicious attack which nothing could justify

However, Mr Whitley said he had not stabbed Mr Jones "on purpose".


A memorial walk was held in Holyhead after Mr Jones' death in November, and a two-month knife amnesty netted 190 knives from across Anglesey.This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.