Murder trial hears evidence from second prosecution witness

The murder trial of a Castletown man has been hearing evidence from the prosecution's second live witness this morning (Wed)

Forty-six-year-old Ian Anderson denies murdering 60-year-old Neil Roberts from Ballabeg in 2013. Mr Roberts's body was found by police at Mr Anderson's home in Queen Street, Castletown.

This morning the court heard from Ian Anderson's son,  26 year old Robert Anderson.

He spoke about the nature of his mother Alison's relationship with Neil Roberts and also Facetime calls made to and from his Dad on the night of Mr Robert's death.

Robert Anderson is now being cross examined by the defence.

The trial, now in its third day, is expected to last for up to four weeks.