Bridie Nye

Wallsend Murder Accused Claims Self Defense in Fatal Wood Attack

Wallsend Murder Accused Claims Self Defense in Fatal Wood Attack

George Ness claims he feared for his life and struck John Smyth with wood in self defense, denying murder charges. Wallsend Murder Accused Claims Self Defense in Fatal Wood Attack George Ness is on trial. He’s accused of murdering John Smyth. Ness claims he feared for his life. He says he hit Smyth with wood.…

Wallsend man dies stopping burglar at friend’s flat. ‘Hero’ is remembered.

Wallsend man dies stopping burglar at friend’s flat. ‘Hero’ is remembered.

John Smyth died protecting a friend from a burglar, prosecutors claim. George Ness faces murder and other charges in court. Wallsend man dies stopping burglar at friend’s flat. ‘Hero’ is remembered. A woman cried, telling about her friend’s death. John Smyth died chasing a burglar from her home. Prosecutors say George Ness killed John. Ness…