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Trial of former soldier nears conclusion

Former soldier accused of stabbing

A jury has been sent out to consider its verdict in the trial of a former soldier accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend.

Lee Dillon is accused of fracturing her eye socket before stabbing her three times at his home in Marown in August 2016.

The 28 year-old denies wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and an alternative charge of unlawful wounding.

Deemster Montgomerie is presiding over the trial at Douglas Courthouse.

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