Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of Christmas Eve murder

A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a man who killed a 23-year-old on Christmas Eve.

Dylan Thomas, 24, is accused of the murder of William Bush, who died in Cardiff on December 24 last year.

Thomas, formerly of Llandaff, admitted manslaughter at a hearing last week but denies murder.

He appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via video link on Tuesday as a jury of 12 men and women were sworn in.

Judge Mrs Justice Steyn KC adjourned the trial until Wednesday.

The judge said the trial is expected to last two weeks.

Bush, described by relatives as ‘loyal, funny and caring’, was found injured at a property in Chapel Street at around 11.30am on Christmas Eve.

In a statement released in January, the Bush family said: “Our beloved Will was taken from us in such a cruel and indescribable way.

“Will was such a loyal, funny and caring son, brother and friend.

“We are absolutely devastated and as a family request that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”