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Man accused of murder tells court it 'blew up' after Uber driver challenged pal about eating takeaway in the back of his Mercedes
13.05.2022 - 22:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man accused of murder told a court it 'blew up' after an Uber driver challenged his friend about eating a takeaway in the back of his Mercedes. Connor McPartland, 20, and, Martin Treacy, 18, are both accused of murdering 38-year-old taxi driver Ali Asghar.
The incident in Rochdale followed a mix-up over where they wanted Mr Asghar to take them, due to a spelling error by Mr McPartland on the Uber app, the trial has heard. Prosecutors allege the pair repeatedly punched and kicked Mr Asghar in a 'ferocious' attack. He died two weeks later after suffering head injuries, Manchester Crown Court has heard.
Mr Treacy has admitted manslaughter but denies murder, jurors have been told. Mr McPartland denies murder and manslaughter.
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Giving evidence after video footage of the incident was played, Mr McPartland admitted he was 'ashamed' of his behaviour in the early hours of Saturday, October 29. "I feel completely ashamed to be sat here to watch it," he said under questioning from his barrister Mark Rhind QC. "It's appalling. I am completely remorseful for my actions."
"I am deeply sorry, I am ashamed, I am appalled, but I didn't cause any serious injuries to his face." Mr McPartland said he'd been out in Oldham town centre with Mr Treacy that night, in the Liquid nightclub.
He had drunk '30 drinks' including shots, spirits and beer and described himself as being 'incredibly drunk'.
"It was good, I had a good time, a few drinks and a few laughs," he added. Mr McPartland denied that he became angry when drunk, and said he was a polite person.
He said their plan was to meet a girl he had previously met at Koko's nightclub in
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