THE man accused of murdering Chard factory worker Alan Eva was not abnormal, a court has heard.
Today (Thursday) a prosecution psychiatrist in the trial of Ashley Thorpe at Exeter Crown Court said he did not think the defendant's dependence on alcohol led to an abnormality of mind.
29-year-old Thorpe has pleaded not guilty to murdering 49-year-old Alan Eva at Henson Park, Chard, in July last year.
Thorpe's defence counsel has argued that Thorpe was suffering from Alcohol Dependency Syndrome.
The trial continues.
For the full story, see the Chard and Ilminster News on Wednesday, March 1.
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