Supreme Court jury discharged on first day of Spencer Shumski murder trial over death of Clinton Allen

Jurors heard the prosecution’s opening arguments in a murder trial over the death of a Sale dad before they were suddenly told they would be discharged.

Clint Allen (left), died of stab wounds in Sale on May 7 in 2023, after a night out celebrating his wife’s birthday.

Jurors heard the prosecution’s opening arguments in a murder trial over the death of a Sale dad before they were suddenly told they would be discharged.

Spencer Shumski, 20, fronted the Supreme Court on Thursday over the alleged murder of 38-year-old Clinton Allen.

After two-and-a-half hours of Crown Prosector David Glynn outlining the state’s case, Justice Michael Croucher made the “melancholy” announcement to the packed Morwell courtroom.

“Something has arisen … and for technical reasons and to avoid embarrassment for anyone in particular, I’ve decided that you will be discharged as a jury,” he said.

“All I can say is I’m terribly sorry this is the way it’s worked out.”

The jury for Mr Shumski’s trial was discharged on Thursday, with no clear continuing date. Picture: Facebook

The jurors were ordered to give their material back to the court staff for it to later be destroyed.

There has been no clear indication of when the case will return to the Supreme Court.

Mr Shumski has entered and maintains pleas of not guilty.

Mr Allen has previously been described as “an amazing husband, father and grandfather to his unborn granddaughter,” by stepdaughter Makala Lister.

“He was loved by everyone who met him and was always up for a chat no matter what topic.”

“He will be forever missed and loved from everyone he came in contact with.”