Paul Ince Denies Manslaughter Charge, Accused of Lying in Court

Paul Ince, 34, took the stand in his defense against a manslaughter charge, claiming he only pushed the alleged victim, John Ithell, and did not punch him or act maliciously. Ince stated that he was "five or six" on a scale of sobriety, having consumed five double vodkas with lemonade, cider, and a couple of beers at The Greyhound pub in Wrexham on the night of June 11, 2023. He denied any intent to harm Ithell, who was found dead four and a half hours after the alleged assault.

Key Takeaways:

• Paul Ince, 34, denies manslaughter charge in Mold Crown Court, claiming he only pushed John Ithell.
• Ince states he was "five or six" on a scale of sobriety after consuming five double vodkas at The Greyhound pub.
• Ince claims he did not punch Ithell and did not intend to harm him.
• Prosecutor Mark Connor accuses Ince of lying about his actions and intentions.
• Ince admits searching for "How long can you get for manslaughter" on his phone.
• Ince maintains he is not malicious and that a mark on his hand is from work.

Statistics:

• 5 double vodkas with lemonade, cider, and a couple of beers consumed by Paul Ince on the night of June 11, 2023.
• 4 and a half hours between the alleged assault and John Ithell's death at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
• 6:00 pm, the time when cyclists found John Ithell's body in a bush.
• 59 years old, the age of John Ithell at the time of his death.
• 31 and 34, the ages at the time of the incident of Paul Ince.

Sources:

• "Manslaughter accused 'lied about push', court told" (Source: BBC News)
• "Paul Ince denies manslaughter charge and claims he only pushed John Ithell" (Source: Daily Mail)
• "Mold Crown Court: Paul Ince denies manslaughter charge in trial" (Source: North Wales Live)