The three men accused in the murder of Nigel Christian denied any involvement as they delivered unsworn statements from the dock before Justice Rajiv Persad on Tuesday.

Saliem Harrigan alleged that key evidence in the case had been planted, while Wayne Thomas maintained his innocence and said he stands by the account he previously gave to police.

Lasean Bully told the court he has no knowledge of the killing and denied any contact with the prosecution’s main witness.

Clement Joseph is expected to begin closing arguments on Wednesday, to be followed by defence attorneys Wendel Alexander, Sherfield Bowen, and Michael Archibald.