A judge at the Central Criminal Court has discharged a jury after two weeks of a murder trial, saying she was left with no alternative due to "matters beyond my control"

Joseph Lawlor (39) has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael Ryan (51)

The jury also heard on Tuesday that a sword and a bread knife were found in the accused man's home.

Joseph Lawlor (38) is accused of the murder of Michael Ryan (51)