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Murder accused "didn't know why" he kicked defenceless stranger in the head three times
Summary
The Central Criminal Court trial of seven accused in the 2014 murder of Dale Creighton continues before Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy. The defendants, including Jason Beresford, Gerard Stevens, Aisling Burke, David Burke, Graham Palmer, Ross Callery, and James Reid, face charges of murder and violent disorder. While all initially pleaded not guilty to both counts, Beresford subsequently changed his plea to guilty on the violent disorder charge. The remaining six accused maintain their not guilty pleas to both murder and violent disorder. Evidence presented includes garda interviews with Stevens, who admitted to kicking, punching, and slapping the victim on the Tallaght bypass footbridge. Stevens stated he did not know why he acted and described the incident as a moment of madness. Cross-examination highlighted that Stevens became distressed while reviewing CCTV footage. Additionally, testimony regarding Aisling Burke confirmed she was arrested shortly after the assault and examined for injuries, though no probative evidence emerged from her interview. The trial is ongoing, with no final verdict or sentencing recorded at this procedural stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused "didn't know why" he kicked defenceless stranger in the head three times. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 3rd Incident
- New Year's Morning 2014 Incident
- New Year's Day Incident
- 2016-10-26 Publication
Why: He said he had gone up the steps of the bridge because he had seen people he knew up there. CNI source report
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Saint Dominic's Road
- Greenhills Road
- Tallaght
- Collinstown
- Park Avenue
- Portarlington
- Brittas
- Dublin
- Gorey
- Wexford
- Grosvenor Square
- was called to Tallaght Garda Station
- Tallaght
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