Paddy Jackson takes the stand

The Ireland rugby player spent three and a half hours giving evidence

Paddy Jackson arrives at Belfast Laganside courts. Pic: Getty

It was day 27 of the trial and a composed Paddy Jackson took the stand to testify in his own defence.

His family, present every day at Belfast Crown Court, looked on from the viewing gallery as the Ireland rugby player spent three and a half hours giving his account of the night he is alleged to have raped a woman at his house in South Belfast.

In light of the charges against ...