Prosecution set to open case in Paul Irwin murder trial

He's accused of killing Tiffany Render in Whitehaven earlier this year

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 13th Nov 2024

The trial of a man charged with murdering a woman in West Cumbria - will hear from the prosecution for the first time this morning (Wednesday).

Paul Irwin, who's 50, faces two charges - the murder of Tiffany Render in Whitehaven and also sexual assault.

The 34-year-old died in March this year.

Mr Irwin denies both charges.

A jury was selected for the trial on Tuesday afternoon.

The prosecution will open their case today - followed by the defence.

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