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State closes case in attempted murder trial

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, Paul Crosby of Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, faced charges of attempting to murder, false imprisonment and serious harm against Gerard Boyle, aged 22, on 10 November 2016. The alleged attacks occurred first at Knockcommon, Beauparc, Slane, where Boyle was stabbed 28 times, and later at Boyne Canal, Drogheda, where he was reportedly locked into a car boot that was pushed into the canal. Crosby pleaded not guilty to all charges. Dr Asim Rafeeque treated Boyle in Drogheda hospital, describing a surgical emergency with severe shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, reduced oxygen and multiple sharp‑edge wounds, and performed immediate chest decompression. Garda Ronan Geraghty testified that Boyle had named a passenger who allegedly pulled him from the car and placed him in the boot; this person was not arrested and no other individuals were charged.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: State closes case in attempted murder trial. Charges or matters: all charges. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 10th November Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-01-31 Publication

Why: He also agreed that relevant information was no-longer available because the phone was returned to Mr Boyle, who has said he since lost it. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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