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Man goes on trial accused of trying to murder same man twice in one day

Summary

A 22‑year‑old Louth man, Paul Crosby of Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, is set to appear before the Central Criminal Court on Thursday. He faces charges of attempting to murder Gerard Boyle twice on 10 November 2016, once at Knockcommon, Beauparc, Slane, Co. Meath, and again at Boyne Canal, Drogheda. Crosby also stands accused of causing serious harm to Boyle and of false imprisonment on the same day. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges. The trial, overseen by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, will involve a jury of twelve and is expected to last over a week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of trying to murder same man twice in one day. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Gerard Boyle on 10th November, 2016 at Knockcommon, Beauparc, Slane in Co Meath; falsely imprisoning and causing serious harm to Mr Boyle on the same occasion He further pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Mr Boyle on the same date at Boyne Canal, Drogheda. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 10th November Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-01-24 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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