Man admits to unlawful killing of pensioner Tom Niland (73) five days into trial
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John Irving, aged 31, became the third individual to plead guilty to manslaughter concerning the death of Tom Niland, a 73-year-old man. Five days into his trial, Irving changed his plea after evidence revealed the violence leading to Niland's death. Niland was severely beaten in his home and suffered significant injuries including brain injuries, a fracture of his eye socket, and numerous rib fractures from the attack before succumbing to his injuries.
John Irving's plea change occurred five days into his trial for the unlawful killing of Tom Niland, marking him as the third person to plead guilty to manslaughter.
Tom Niland, a 73-year-old man, was brutally assaulted in his home, resulting in critical injuries including brain damage, eye socket fractures, and multiple rib fractures.
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