Austin Mangan committed to Central Mental Hospital for continuing treatment after insanity verdict

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A jury found Austin Mangan not guilty of Maud Coffey’s murder by reason of insanity, accepting defence evidence that he was unable to refrain from killing her. The verdict followed a trial in which the defence admitted that Mangan killed Coffey.

At a later court hearing, Mr Justice Paul Burns committed Mangan to the Central Mental Hospital for continuing treatment. The judge said he would be reviewed every six months. Coffey’s family said they agreed with the jury’s verdict and wanted to work with the HSE to help prevent similar tragedies.