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08/01/2013
Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Neighbour
An east Belfast man has pleaded guilty at Belfast Crown Court to murdering his neighbour.
36-year-old Robert Scott was due to go on trial for the murder of Richard Hicking, but changed his plea to guilty today.
Mr Hicking’s body was found in his flat in Clarawood Park on 30 April, 2011.
The 31-year-old had been stabbed.
Scott has received an automatic life sentence for the killing. The minimum term he must serve will be set later.
Mr Justice McCloskey has adjourned the case until 8 February.
(IT)
36-year-old Robert Scott was due to go on trial for the murder of Richard Hicking, but changed his plea to guilty today.
Mr Hicking’s body was found in his flat in Clarawood Park on 30 April, 2011.
The 31-year-old had been stabbed.
Scott has received an automatic life sentence for the killing. The minimum term he must serve will be set later.
Mr Justice McCloskey has adjourned the case until 8 February.
(IT)
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