Murder-accused told friend he had 'done something stupid'

Neighbours of a 69-year-old woman who was dragged out of bed and trampled to death have described a semi-naked man covered in blood and dirt breaking into their homes on the night of the attack.

Dean Mears, 34, from Kinmel Bay, Conwy county, has admitted manslaughter after the death of Catherine Flynn, 69, in Rhyl, Denbighshire, on 24 October 2023, but denies murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

The jury at Caernarfon Crown Court heard that Mr Mears broke into Ms Flynn's home, dragged her out of bed and repeatedly stamped on her face and head.

On Friday, the court was told Mr Mears confided in a friend that he had hurt someone just after the attack.