National court archive ยท 2026-03-18

Still no psychiatric report on Somali national accused of murdering Mary Ward

At a glance

Crime
murdering his former partner Mary Ward
People
Ahmed Abdirahman, Mary Ward, Paul McDermott
Locations
Lord Edward Street, Dublin, Melrose Street, south Belfast
Court
Central Criminal Court
Outcome
The matter was adjourned to March 25

Summary

A psychiatric report remains outstanding for Ahmed Abdirahman, who is accused of murdering his former partner Mary Ward in south Belfast. The Central Criminal Court heard that two recent video-link consultations were cancelled by the prison and that at least one or two further consultations are needed. The judge adjourned the case to March 25 and requested explanations for the cancellations.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie