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Murder accused told friend his former partner got in the middle of fight but was "OK"
Summary
In a Dublin 15 murder case, 33‑year‑old Vesel Jahiri, a Louth Village resident originally from Kosovo, pleaded not guilty to the killing of Anna Finnegan on 21 September 2012. He also pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to Finnegan's brother Karl on the same day. The court heard that Jahiri and Finnegan had a ten‑year relationship that had deteriorated, with two children and access issues. On the night of the incident, Jahiri allegedly burst into Finnegan's kitchen with a knife, an altercation ensued, and Finnegan was stabbed in the chest and head. Jahiri claimed Karl produced the knives and that Finnegan was injured while trying to stop him. An electrician, Damian Lynch, testified that Jahiri told him Finnegan was "OK" and that Karl had been badly hurt. The case is set to continue before a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused told friend his former partner got in the middle of fight but was "OK". Charges or matters: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21 2012; assault causing harm on Anna Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 21 2012 Incident
- 2014-05-16 Publication
Why: The witness confirmed that during the call he asked Mr Jahiri to come to his house because he thought the accused might kill himself. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21 2012; assault causing harm on Anna Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- James Connolly Memorial Hospital
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