hereAnother resident, the court heard, had told Hall: "We are all friends. We are all there for each other."When Hall had drawn the blade across the stomach of the neighbour, he had done so with the non-cutting edge, said Mr Morris."It shows the defendant consciously turning the cutting blade away from him," he said.The barrister said his client could not explain the episode apart being 'cooped up so long' because of Covid 19."He had not been drinking for two or three weeks but that night did drink to excess," said Mr Morris, who said his client had picked up the knife while cooking.To follow John on Twitter, click here.Or to like his Facebook page and keep up to date with the latest breaking news and stories from court, click here.Here's.
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