"Michael Stewart allegedly called for an ambulance from a phone box immediately after the attack, but a search for the injured man was called off after he hung up."
"Years after the killing, Michael Stewart had allegedly admitted his guilt to a girlfriend and even showed her where it happened, the court heard."
"Prosecutor John Price KC stated that the defendants' younger brother Daniel, then aged 10, knew his brothers had made a 'hobby' of attacking solitary men in public."
"Both defendants had denied involvement and claimed to be elsewhere, with Anthony Stewart providing a 'demonstrably false alibi', Mr Price said."
Michael and Anthony Stewart are accused of murdering Anthony Littler in 1984 as part of a violent spree targeting gay men. Littler was attacked while walking home after a pub meeting. Michael allegedly called for an ambulance but later hung up. He was found with severe injuries. Michael reportedly confessed to his guilt years later. Their younger brother Daniel testified that the brothers enjoyed attacking solitary men. Both defendants deny involvement and claim to have alibis, although one alibi is described as false. The trial is ongoing.
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