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Dale Creighton had knife in CCTV footage, garda tells jury
Summary
The Central Criminal Court trial of seven accused individuals charged with the murder of Dale Creighton and violent disorder is ongoing before Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy. The defendants, Aisling Burke, David Burke, Graham Palmer, Ross Callery, James Reid, Jason Beresford, and Gerard Stevens, have all pleaded not guilty to murder. While initially pleading not guilty to violent disorder, Jason Beresford subsequently changed his plea to guilty on that specific charge. On the 13th day of the trial, the jury reviewed CCTV footage of the fatal assault, which occurred on New Year's Day 2014 at a footbridge over the Tallaght bypass. Sergeant Brian Cagney provided commentary, identifying specific actions attributed to the accused, including David Burke striking the deceased and Ross Callery punching him. The sergeant also noted that James Reid was seen holding a knife and phone, and that Gerard Stevens slapped the deceased. Additionally, the jury heard evidence regarding James O'Brien, who was charged with assault causing harm after allegedly kicking and punching the victim. The matter remains at the trial stage and has not been finalised.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dale Creighton had knife in CCTV footage, garda tells jury. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder; assault causing harm. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- New Year's Morning 2014 Incident
- New Year's Day Other
- 2016-10-27 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Saint Dominic's Road
- Greenhills Road
- Tallaght
- Collinstown
- Park Avenue
- Portarlington
- Brittas
- Dublin
- Gorey
- Wexford
- Grosvenor Square
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