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Christmas Day murder accused tells court he didn't intend to harm sister's partner

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Simon Birch, 39, died from a single slash wound to the left side of his neck. Adam Jenkins, 35, denies murder and is being tried by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court. Jenkins had been hosting a Christmas Day lunch with his partner Natalie Shaw, at their "large" home in Newbottle, Sunderland.

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Man accused of Christmas Day murder tells court he 'doesn't remember holding knives'

A businessman accused of murdering his sister’s boyfriend on Christmas Day has been grilled under cross-examination after telling jurors he does not remember holding any knives or slashing the man’s neck.

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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Christmas Day murder accused tells court he didn't intend to harm sister's partner

Adam Jenkins, of Newbottle, is standing trial accused of murdering Simon Birch, which he denies

·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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SIMON BIRCH MURDER TRIAL: Accused Adam Jenkins tells jury he was trying to protect his sister at Christmas gathering

A Christmas Day host has told jurors he was trying to protect his sister from the man he is accused of killing when a festive gathering turned sour.

·Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Sunderland Echo broke the news in Sunderland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
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