Man covered in blood after fatal attack, court hears

A man accused of murdering a woman at her home went to a friend's flat shortly afterwards "covered in blood", a court has heard.

Dean Mears, 34, from Kinmel Bay, Conwy county, has admitted manslaughter after the death of Catherine Flynn, 69, on 24 October 2024, but denies murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

Caernarfon Crown Court heard statements from Catherine Shaw and Ryan Strong, who lived around the corner from Ms Flynn's home in Cefndy Road, Rhyl, and described Mr Mears' behaviour as "erractic" on the evening of the attack.

Mr Strong said Mr Mears admitted "trying" ketamine earlier in the evening and asked him to get rid of his blood-stained clothes, but he refused.