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Dublin youth on trial for murder told gardai he acted in self-defence

Summary

In a Dublin murder trial, Wesley Kelly, aged 20, pleaded not guilty to killing 22‑year‑old Thomas Heinrich and injuring Robert Rinker on St Anthony's Road, Rialto, on 1 December 2012. A 17‑year‑old accused, whose name is withheld, also denies the charges. Prosecutor Tara Burns opened the case by stating the defendants were charged under joint enterprise after allegedly seeking a fight. The 17‑year‑old claimed self‑defence, saying the German men approached with knives and that he had only stabbed Heinrich once, though later he admitted there were three wounds. He expressed remorse, saying he had never been violent before. The trial is ongoing, with no verdict yet. The article reports the facts presented at the Central Criminal Court without adding any further claims or outcomes.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin youth on trial for murder told gardai he acted in self-defence. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Heinrich and to assault causing harm to Mr Rinker. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 1, 2012 Incident
• 2014-05-16 Publication

Why: A 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, also denies both charges. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report