Menu
29/02/2008
Killer Of Ex Soldier Sentenced
A Co Antrim man who stabbed a former soldier in the heart during a street brawl has been jailed for eight years.
The victim was Trevor Halliday, from the Ravenhill area of east Belfast, who sustained two stab wounds, one to the heart, after violence erupted in a Carnmoney street during the early hours of June 19 2005.
Paul Davison (28), a father-of-two from Abbey Green, admitted a charge of manslaughter and last week Belfast Crown Court heard how the occupants of two properties at a quiet cul-de-sac, Pembrooke Court went out onto the street following a lightning storm.
The occupants of one house, including Mr Halliday, were enjoying a family party, whilst the group in the neighbouring property, which included Davison, had been out drinking.
When a fight broke out between the two parties Davison went back to the house he had been drinking in before returning to the street armed with a kitchen knife.
Court was told that as Mr Halliday went to help a friend who was pinned on the ground he was seen to punch Davison who in turn stabbed him with the knife.
A defence lawyer said the incident had had a profound effect on Davison, claiming that he was filled with "genuine remorse" and had even tried to take his own life several occasions since the killing.
The judge, Mr Justice Deeny, said alcohol had played a role in the events leading to Mr Halliday's death.
"If a person is intoxicated this may well explain what they do, but it does not excuse it," he told the court.
Davison also admitted causing actual bodily harm to another man whom he kicked in the head during the brawl.
He was sentenced to eight years in prison and will spend two years on probation upon his release.
(BMcC)
The victim was Trevor Halliday, from the Ravenhill area of east Belfast, who sustained two stab wounds, one to the heart, after violence erupted in a Carnmoney street during the early hours of June 19 2005.
Paul Davison (28), a father-of-two from Abbey Green, admitted a charge of manslaughter and last week Belfast Crown Court heard how the occupants of two properties at a quiet cul-de-sac, Pembrooke Court went out onto the street following a lightning storm.
The occupants of one house, including Mr Halliday, were enjoying a family party, whilst the group in the neighbouring property, which included Davison, had been out drinking.
When a fight broke out between the two parties Davison went back to the house he had been drinking in before returning to the street armed with a kitchen knife.
Court was told that as Mr Halliday went to help a friend who was pinned on the ground he was seen to punch Davison who in turn stabbed him with the knife.
A defence lawyer said the incident had had a profound effect on Davison, claiming that he was filled with "genuine remorse" and had even tried to take his own life several occasions since the killing.
The judge, Mr Justice Deeny, said alcohol had played a role in the events leading to Mr Halliday's death.
"If a person is intoxicated this may well explain what they do, but it does not excuse it," he told the court.
Davison also admitted causing actual bodily harm to another man whom he kicked in the head during the brawl.
He was sentenced to eight years in prison and will spend two years on probation upon his release.
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 June 2013
NIHE Building Firm In Administration
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration. According to the Belfast Telegraph, Mel Davison Construction said increased financial pressures were to blame for the move. The Belfast and Portadown-based company currently employs around 150 staff.
NIHE Building Firm In Administration
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration. According to the Belfast Telegraph, Mel Davison Construction said increased financial pressures were to blame for the move. The Belfast and Portadown-based company currently employs around 150 staff.
27 May 2015
Unusal Type Of Gun Used To Kill Gerard 'Jock' Davison
An unusual type of gun was used to murder Gerard 'Jock' Davison, according to the police. Mr Davison, 47, was killed in the Markets area of Belfast earlier this month. The victim was shot on Welsh Street as he walked to work just after 9am on Tuesday 5 May.
Unusal Type Of Gun Used To Kill Gerard 'Jock' Davison
An unusual type of gun was used to murder Gerard 'Jock' Davison, according to the police. Mr Davison, 47, was killed in the Markets area of Belfast earlier this month. The victim was shot on Welsh Street as he walked to work just after 9am on Tuesday 5 May.
07 March 2018
Two Men Charged With Murder Of Karol Kelly
Two men have been charged with the murder of Karol Kelly in Co L'Derry. Mr Kelly, aged 35, was stabbed to death during a fight between a group of men in the Grafton Street area at around 2.40am on Sunday, 04 March. Two men, aged 19 and 20, have been charged with murder. They are to appear before Londonderrry Magistrates Court today, 07 March.
Two Men Charged With Murder Of Karol Kelly
Two men have been charged with the murder of Karol Kelly in Co L'Derry. Mr Kelly, aged 35, was stabbed to death during a fight between a group of men in the Grafton Street area at around 2.40am on Sunday, 04 March. Two men, aged 19 and 20, have been charged with murder. They are to appear before Londonderrry Magistrates Court today, 07 March.
19 March 2010
Derry Alerts Strangle City
Londonderry is facing major disruption today as a series of security alerts are dealt with. Just hours after the local MP and Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, arrived home from a high profile US visit over the Saint Patrick's Day holiday, the Real IRA are being blamed for three ongoing security alerts in the walled city.
Derry Alerts Strangle City
Londonderry is facing major disruption today as a series of security alerts are dealt with. Just hours after the local MP and Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, arrived home from a high profile US visit over the Saint Patrick's Day holiday, the Real IRA are being blamed for three ongoing security alerts in the walled city.
24 February 2011
Suspended Prison Term For Fraudster
Nine people were convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to - with one handed a jail term. Colin McGookin (52) of Sheringhurst Park, Belfast claimed Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance totalling £25,168 while failing to declare employment.
Suspended Prison Term For Fraudster
Nine people were convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to - with one handed a jail term. Colin McGookin (52) of Sheringhurst Park, Belfast claimed Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance totalling £25,168 while failing to declare employment.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
