Rory Harrison, man accused of reportedly covering up Belfast rape gives testimony
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Rory Harrison, man accused of reportedly covering up Belfast rape gives testimony

HARRISON told the court his friend Paddy Jackson would be the last person "in the world to rape someone".

In the ongoing trial of Stuart Olding and Paddy Jackson, Rory Harrison has had his version of the night's events heard to the court.

Rory Harrison, 25, of Manse Road, Belfast, is charged with perverting the course of justice and withholding information.

Harrison told the court that the reason why the alleged victim was so upset leaving the house was because Paddy Jackson had  "rejected her". He also claimed, "Paddy is the last person in the world who would rape someone."

Harrison is also said to have deleted text messages relating to the alleged rape days after the incident.

Both Olding and Jackson have pleaded not guilty to the counts of rape and sexual assault, while Harrison also pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice and withholding information relating to the incident.