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Wicklow man admits to attempted murder
Summary
Eoghan O'Connell, 28, of Dargle Heights, Bray, pleaded guilty in the Central Criminal Court to attempting to murder Clinton McCormack on 8 April 2016 at Old Court Park, Bray. He was dressed in a navy sweatshirt and tracksuit bottoms during the offence. The court remanded him in custody until 29 January and ordered a victim impact report, while his defence requested time for a psychological and governor's report.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Wicklow man admits to attempted murder. Charges or matters: carrying out the offence on 8th April 2016 at Old Court Park in Bray. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 8th April 2016 Adjournment
- 29th January Adjournment
- 2017-11-10 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: carrying out the offence on 8th April 2016 at Old Court Park in Bray (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy remanded O'Connell in custody until 29th January next and directed the preparation of a victim impact report.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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