Ciprian Grozavu pleads not guilty to Bandon murder

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Ciprian Grozavu has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jonathan Duke. The charge concerns an alleged murder at Bridge House, Sean Hales Place, Bandon, Co Cork, on 13 November 2011.

The proceedings were reported on 8 March 2017. The prosecution case opened before the Central Criminal Court jury on 6 March 2017.

The prosecution alleges Jonathan Duke was assaulted at Bridge House in Bandon before his body was recovered from the River Bandon.

Retired garda Pat Dolan gave evidence on 7 March 2017 that black flex and a grey lace were around Mr Duke’s neck.

The trial continued before Mr Justice Paul Butler and a jury of eight men and four women.