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Defence evidence ends in Weatherston murder case

Court told of Weatherston's 'positive attributes'

Weatherston prone to rage: doctor

Tutor 'scared, hyped' during attack, court told

Weatherston carried knife for protection, court hears

Tutor tells court of struggles with Elliott

Murder accused Clayton Weatherston said he threw his former girlfriend Sophie Elliott onto a bed during an argument and she later accused him of trying to rape her.

Elliot would write 'R18' notes in lectures, court told

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Trial commentators under scrutiny

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