Loose Cannon staff give evidence at murder trial into the death of James Cook on Castlegate , Newark
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Loose Cannon staff give evidence at murder trial into the death of James Cook on Castlegate, Newark A bartender has told a murder trial how she ‘sensed a bad atmosphere’ and ‘tension’ before a fight broke out that led to a man being fatally stabbed. Brandon Byrne, 23, of Winston Court, Newark, is charged with the murder of 40-year-old James Cook, who died on May 1, 2025, on Castlegate, Newark Today (April 17), the trial at Nottingham Crown Court heard evidence from staff and the landlady of the Loose Cannon on Stodman Street, Newark — where a fight broke out minutes before Mr Cook’s death. The court heard evidence from Claire Gault, who was a member of the bar staff member and key holder at the Loose Cannon at the time. On April 30, Ms Gault was at the pub, not on shift, but with some friends for the weekly quiz.
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Loose Cannon staff give evidence at murder trial into the death of James Cook on Castlegate, Newark A bartender has told a murder trial how she ‘sensed a bad atmosphere’ and ‘tension’ before a fight broke out that led to a man being fatally stabbed. Brandon Byrne, 23, of Winston Court, Newark, is charged with the murder of 40-year-old James Cook, who died on May 1, 2025, on Castlegate, Newark Today (April 17), the trial at Nottingham Crown Court heard evidence from staff and the landlady of the Loose Cannon on Stodman Street, Newark — where a fight broke out minutes before Mr Cook’s death. The court heard evidence from Claire Gault, who was a member of the bar staff member and key holder at the Loose Cannon at the time. On April 30, Ms Gault was at the pub, not on shift, but with some