Man claims self-defence after stabbing cousin to death
Conrad Lardner was tried for the fatal stabbing of his cousin, David Vale, in Kempsey on March 1, 2023. Lardner claims self-defence, asserting he acted out of fear during a confrontation, while prosecutors argue the attack was aggressive, citing Vale's injuries were inconsistent with self-defence. Vale died shortly after leaving the scene, with drugs in his system.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 07:04 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 07:10 UTC
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