A new juror in the trial of two men accused of murdering a South East Clare Teenager is due to be sworn in today.
20 year old John O’Loughlin, from Cecil Street, Limerick and 18 year old Anthony Mason of Bishop Street, Limerick deny murdering Roman Vysochan.
The 16 year old was found lying on the footpath at the entrance to the Carraig Midhe estate in Westbury with stab wounds to his chest on May 10, 2008.
At the Central Criminal Court in Limerick yesterday John O Loughlin pleaded not guilty to murdering Roman Vysochan but the 20 year old admitted to assaulting another teenager on the same date while18 year old Anthony Mason pleaded not guilty to the murder and assault charges.
An application by the defence to have the two accused men tried separately was refused by Mr Justice Paul Carney.
A jury of 9 men and 3 women had been sworn in to hear the case but Mr Justice Paul Carney then adjourned proceedings after one jury member had to be excused.
Another juror is expected to be sworn in this morning before the trial proper gets underway
