Mistrial declared in Boston rape trial of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie as jury fail to reach verdict

Mr Crosbie will face a second trial later this year.

Terence Crosbie in court in Boston.

Amy Donohoe and Clodagh Meaney

The judge in the Boston rape trial of Dublin firefighter, Terence Crosbie, has declared a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict on Friday.

The jury returned on Friday afternoon and declared that they had not come to a verdict, with Judge Sarah Ellis declaring a mistrial.