Police believe he was assaulted near Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church and after being found unconscious with a serious head injury, he was rushed to hospital where he passed away three days later
A Co Antrim man today denied a charge of assisting offenders arising from the death of Colin Crawley.
Connor James Mullen, 39, appeared in the dock of Belfast Crown Court where he was arraigned on the single charge.
From Glenville Court in Newtownabbey, Mullen was charged that on February 12, 2023 knowing other persons had committed manslaughter, he ‘did an act with intent to impede their apprehension or prosecution.’
When asked how he pleaded, Mullen replied “not guilty.”
The charge relates to the death of 40-year old Newtownabbey man Colin Crawley.
Police believe he was assaulted near Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church and after being found unconscious with a serious head injury, he was rushed to hospital where he passed away three days later.
Earlier this month, two men from Newtownabbey appeared alongside each other where they denied a joint charge of manslaughter.
Sean Cowler (37) from Abbeyglen Crescent and 31-year old Michael Coiley from Glenville Park were both charged with unlawfully killing Colin Crawley on February 12, 2023.
After the joint charge was put to them and when asked how they pleaded, both men said “not guilty” at same time.
Following Mullen’s arraigned today, Madam Justice McBride re-listed the case on September 18 when she said “all matters can be reviewed together.”
The senior judge then addressed Mullen and told him that as he was on continuing bail he could “leave the dock.”
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