Overview

• Masum denies murdering Akter but has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a knife.
• Pathologist Dr Kirsten Hope told the court Akter suffered at least 26 wounds, including 15 stab wounds and 11 incised injuries consistent with defensive actions.
• Dr Hope said a single neck wound penetrated both the windpipe and a major vein, leading to massive blood loss and Akter’s death.
• Prosecutors presented evidence that Masum tracked Akter to a refuge where she had relocated after reporting his threats, assaults and controlling behaviour.
• Masum also faces counts of assault, making threats to kill and stalking, all of which he denies as the trial continues.