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A trial has heard how a disgruntled lorry driver took four men prisoner before murdering his boss at the driver recruitment agency he worked for.A trial has heard how a disgruntled lorry driver took four men prisoner before murdering his boss at the driver recruitment agency he worked for.
Russell Carter, 52, of Rumney, Cardiff, denies murdering Kinglsey Monk, 45, last October at Driverline 247 at New Inn, Pontypool, Torfaen.Russell Carter, 52, of Rumney, Cardiff, denies murdering Kinglsey Monk, 45, last October at Driverline 247 at New Inn, Pontypool, Torfaen.
He also denies attempting to murder three employees - Robert Lewis, Nathan Taylor and Gethin Heal.He also denies attempting to murder three employees - Robert Lewis, Nathan Taylor and Gethin Heal.
Newport Crown Court heard it had been a "prolonged and "terrifying" ordeal. Newport Crown Court heard it had been a "prolonged and terrifying" ordeal.
The trial at Newport Crown Court is expected to last three weeks. The prosecution explained that Mr Carter believed he was owed money by the firm. In October last year, he went to the offices and tied up the four men at gun point.
The prosecution told the court Mr Carter believed he was owed money by the firm so he went to the offices and tied up the four men at gun point. Kingsley Monk was a company director of recruitment agency Driverline 247
Terrifying ordeal He then subjected them to an ordeal which, the prosecution said, lasted around four hours.
He then subjected them to what the prosecution said was a prolonged and terrifying ordeal that lasted around four hours.
During that time it is alleged Mr Carter throttled Mr Monk with his own tie.During that time it is alleged Mr Carter throttled Mr Monk with his own tie.
He also poured petrol over two other employees threatening to set them on fire, the court heard. He also poured petrol over two other employees threatening to set them on fire, the jury were told.
Staff were persuaded to transfer money into his bank account and the accounts of other Driverline 247 employees.Staff were persuaded to transfer money into his bank account and the accounts of other Driverline 247 employees.
Mr Carter then set fire to the offices before leaving, the court was told. The prosecution said Mr Carter then set fire to the offices before leaving.
The prosecution said he intended to destroy the evidence and kill the three witnesses. But they managed to escape. It is claimed the defendant intended to destroy the evidence and kill the three witnesses. But, the court heard, they managed to escape.
The trial continues. The trial, expected to last three week, continues.