Summary

Edward Reeve murder trial: Jury begin their deliberations

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  • Edward Reeve, 35, died at his home address in Heath Road, Walkford, on the night of New Year's Eve 2021
  • - Two boys, a 16-year-old from Christchurch and a 17-year-old from Bournemouth, are accused of his murder. They deny the allegation
  • - The Christchurch teen said he acted in self-defence and the Bournemouth teen then attacked Mr Reeve
  • - The Bournemouth teen said the Christchurch teen attacked Mr Reeve after a 'heated' row
  • - All the evidence has been heard during the first three weeks of the trial.
  • - Over the past couple of days prosecution and defence teams have provided their closing speeches.
  • - The Honourable Mr Justice Sweeney has completed his summing up of the evidence.
  • - The jury was sent out to begin deliberations shortly after 12.30pm.

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