Accused 'watching film with daughter' at the time of killing

ALLEGED murder John Belfield told a jury he was watching Finding Nemo with his daughter and ieces at the time he is accused of killing Thomas Campbell.

- BY ANDREW BARDSLEY

The 31-year-old denied being one of three men who ambushed Mr Campbell at about 11pm his home in Mossley, Tameside.

Mr Belfield, who prosecutors claim was the 'mastermind' of a plot to rob Mr Campbell, denies murder and conspiracy to rob.

Mr Belfield gave evidence from the witness box for a third day, under questioning from his barrister Richard Wright KC.

He said he spent the evening of July 2 at his sister's home in Ashtonunder-Lyne, after buying snacks from Asda for his daughter and nieces as they watched a film.

He said Reece Steven, who had been present, left after 10pm.

"I just sat down with the girls and put a film on," Mr Belfield said.

Asked what film they watched, he added: "I believe it was Finding Nemo.

"I can remember it quite well because it was the last time I was really around my daughter.

"They fell asleep into it quite early, I carried them up at about 12 o'clock."

Mr Belfield said he then watched TV before falling asleep on the couch.