THE JURY in the V music festival murder trial are still deliberating on their verdict.

Sam Martin, 26, of Eastwood Road, Leigh, is accused of murdering Anton Jardin at a party yards from the festival in Chelmsford last August.

He denies murder but has admitted the manslaughter of Mr Jardin,39, from Eastwood Road, Rayleigh.

The jury of eight women and four men at Chelmsford Crown Court are due to continue their considerations on Monday.