National court archive ยท 2026-03-25

Notional trial date set for Somali national accused of murdering Ukrainian teenager

At a glance

Crime
murdering Ukrainian teenager Vadym Davydenko
People
Vadym Davydenko, Fiona Murphy SC, Mr Justice Paul McDermott
Locations
Donaghmede, Kyiv
Court
Central Criminal Court
Outcome
fixed a trial date of November 2

Summary

The Central Criminal Court fixed November 2 as a notional trial date for a Somali national accused of murdering 17-year-old Vadym Davydenko. The accused cannot be identified while the case proceeds on the basis that he is a minor, and legal issues around his age continue.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie