A MAN was murdered by his flatmate after a row broke out as they walked home from the pub, prosecutors allege.
Lee Burns, 38, is on trial accused of the murder of 45-year-old Vincent 'Vinny' McDonagh.
Prosecutors say that Mr Burns repeatedly punched Mr McDonagh and stamped on his head after he fell over, following a scuffle in the street in Oldham. He denies murder and his barrister said Mr Burns argues he was acting in self-defence.
Jurors heard that Mr McDonagh had earlier lent Mr Burns £20 before they attended a nearby pub together. As they walked home a row developed which 'wound Mr Burns up significantly, the court heard.
"It's not completely clear as to what the dispute between them was about," prosecutor Rob Hall said.
This story is from the May 09, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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