Accused NCA bomber Domenic Perre won’t give evidence, defence and prosecution close cases
The defence and prosecution in the NCA bombing trial have closed their cases, with accused bomber Domenic Perre not giving evidence.
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The NCA bombing trial has moved into its final phase, having heard almost 30 years worth of evidence in 30 weeks.
On Wednesday, prosecutors closed their case against Domenic Perre who, they allege, masterminded the infamous 1994 bombing that killed one man and permanently injured another.
Perre, 64, pleaded not guilty to murdering Detective Sergeant Bowen, and attempting to murder NCA lawyer Peter Wallis, with a parcel bomb.
The longtime and sole suspect in the case, Perre – who has always maintained his innocence – did not take the witness stand to give evidence.
His counsel did not call any other witnesses, and only tendered a selection of documents before closing their case.
The parties will now have several weeks over which to prepare their closing addresses before delivering them to Justice Kevin Nicholson.
His Honour, who heard the trial in the absence of a jury, will then retire and hand down his verdict at a later date.
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