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Teenager goes on trial accused of murder

Summary

A 19‑year‑old, Graham McEvoy, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in the death of 23‑year‑old Paul Curran at Seagull House, Dublin, on 16 July 2016. The prosecution, represented by Conor Devally SC, argued that McEvoy entered the stairwell, later re‑emerged, dropped items, and fled. Curran, fatally wounded, stumbled into a flat where the incident was reported. Devally explained that the jury must decide whether McEvoy intended to kill or cause serious injury, noting that intent is presumed unless the accused claims self‑defence or fear. Evidence presented included a map and photographs of the stairwell and balcony taken by crime examiner Garda Alan Carolan. The trial, held at the Central Criminal Court before Justice Patrick McCarthy, will continue the following day with a jury of six men and six women.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teenager goes on trial accused of murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Paul Curran (23) at Seagull House on Crumlin Road in Dublin on July 16, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 16, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-12-06 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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