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Dubliner died from "multiple stab wounds" he suffered outside chipper

Summary

In a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 45‑year‑old man named David Sheridan died from multiple stab wounds inflicted outside a Dublin chip shop on 17/18 August 2014. Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis testified that he examined Sheridan's body on 18 August and identified four stab wounds: one to the abdomen severing blood vessels from the intestine to the liver, another to the left lung, and two to the arm and hand, indicating attempts to defend himself. Curtis concluded Sheridan died from the wounds. He also identified a knife from Donal Colgan's home as the most likely instrument. Colgan, aged 65, pleaded not guilty to the murder. Witness Gary Kinlan, a friend of Sheridan, claimed Colgan attacked him and then stabbed Sheridan, but was cross‑examined and admitted lying to Gardaí. The trial proceeded with a jury of nine men and three women, hearing further evidence tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dubliner died from "multiple stab wounds" he suffered outside chipper. Charges or matters: the murder of 45-year-old David Sheridan on August 17/18, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 17 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 18 Other
• 2016-11-16 Publication

Why: Mr Marrinan again put it to him that he lied to the garda because he was "fearful because you had assaulted someone". CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report