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CCTV shows five murder accused running as gardai arrived, jury told
Summary
The Central Criminal Court trial of seven Dubliners accused of murdering Dale Creighton and violent disorder is ongoing. Creighton was assaulted on New Year's Morning 2014 at a Tallaght footbridge and died the following day. All seven accused initially pleaded not guilty to both charges. However, Jason Beresford later changed his plea, admitting to the violent disorder charge while maintaining his not guilty plea to murder. The other six accused—Aisling Burke, David Burke, Graham Palmer, Ross Callery, James Reid, and Gerard Stevens—continue to contest both allegations. On the 14th day of the trial, the jury reviewed CCTV footage showing five accused running from the scene as gardai arrived. Sergeant Brian Cagney described specific actions, including kicks by Callery and Beresford, and strikes by Stevens, Palmer, and Beresford. The footage captured Beresford, Callery, Palmer, Aisling Burke, and David Burke fleeing simultaneously upon seeing police lights. James Reid and Gerard Stevens were seen moving separately. The matter was adjourned, with the prosecution case expected to conclude on Tuesday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: CCTV shows five murder accused running as gardai arrived, jury told. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- New Year's Morning 2014 Incident
- 2016-10-28 Publication
Why: He explained that five of the accused had run: Jason Beresford, Ross Callery, Graham Palmer and Aisling Burke, followed by David Burke. 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
- Main Street
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