Cypriot court setback for retired British coalminer accused of murdering wife

Defence team had argued David Hunter’s confession should be ruled inadmissible as evidence in trial

A court in Cyprus has ruled that the confession of a retired Northumberland coalminer accused of murdering his terminally ill wife was obtained lawfully and can be used in evidence against him.

David Hunter, 75, is on trial for premeditated murder after a plea deal on the lesser charge of manslaughter collapsed.