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"I hope to God for him and his family" he survives, accused told gardaí

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of seven Dubliners accused of murdering Dale Creighton, who died after being assaulted on New Year's Morning 2014 at a Tallaght footbridge, continues before Justice Deirdre Murphy. The accused are Aisling Burke, David Burke, Graham Palmer, Ross Callery, James Reid, Jason Beresford, and Gerard Stevens. All initially pleaded not guilty to murder and violent disorder; however, Jason Beresford later changed his plea to guilty for violent disorder. The others maintain their not guilty pleas to both charges. Evidence heard included garda interviews with Graham Palmer, who alleged the victim was already injured before he arrived. Palmer admitted punching the victim in the stomach and face, stating he did so to get his attention, while denying causing the fatal injuries. He expressed regret for his actions. The trial is ongoing and was adjourned to continue on Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "I hope to God for him and his family" he survives, accused told gardaí. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• New Year's Morning 2014 Incident
• New Year's Day Other
• 2016-10-21 Publication

Why: He said he had put his arm around her because she was 'shaking like a leaf'. CNI source report

Case subjects

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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