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Man to face trial accused of impeding prosecution of father on murder charge
Summary
Paul Wells Jnr, aged 30, faces trial for impeding a murder investigation by disposing of a chainsaw. He is charged with obstructing the apprehension or prosecution of his father, Paul Wells Snr, 48, who is alleged to have killed Kenneth O'Brien, 33, in Finglas on 15 or 16 January 2016. The Central Criminal Court set the trial for 19 February 2018.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man to face trial accused of impeding prosecution of father on murder charge. Charges or matters: impeding the apprehension or prosecution of his father Paul Wells Snr (48), who he allegedly knew or believed to be guilty of the murder of Kenneth O'Brien (33) in Finglas on January 15 or 16, 2016. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 15 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 19, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-12-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: impeding the apprehension or prosecution of his father Paul Wells Snr (48), who he allegedly knew or believed to be guilty of the murder of Kenneth O'Brien (33) in Finglas on January 15 or 16, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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