Jury to hear closing speeches on Tuesday in trial of Alan Vial (39) and Nikita Burns (23) over death of Robert Wilkin (66)

Mr Justice Paul McDermott is delivering charge to jury in trial of Alan Vial (39) and Nikita Burns (23), who deny murder of Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin...

Alan Vial and Nikita Burns given mandatory life sentences for murdering Robin Wilkin and throwing his body over cliffs

Prosecution alleges Nikita Burns and Alan Vial acted together with intention of causing serious harm to 66-year-old

Alan Vial and Nikita Burns had pleaded not guilty to Robert Wilkin’s murder.

Heavy-drinking, disagreements and a startling admission to a friend featured in evidence at the Central Criminal Court

Prosecution said evidence against co-accused Nikita Burns shows ‘clearest possible case of murder’

Pair will face a mandatory term of life imprisonment

Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin’s body was found in the sea near Sliabh Liag over a week after his alleged murder in the summer of 2023

Larisa Serban’s sister said murder accused was ‘jealous’ and ‘possessive’