Neighbour accused of killing man in noise row acted in self-defence, trial hears (opens original article in a new tab)

A pensioner accused of killing his neighbour in a noise-related fight claims he acted in self-defence, while the prosecution highlights his delayed emergency response.

• Pensioner James Hughes claims he acted in self-defence during a Christmas Day fight with neighbour Harold Turner
• Hughes denies murder and manslaughter charges, stating Turner initiated the confrontation
• Post-mortem found Turner died of asphyxia with face and head injuries
• Prosecution notes Hughes waited 15 minutes before calling an ambulance for Turner