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Jury deliberating in attempted murder trial
Summary
The jury will resume deliberating tomorrow morning in the trial of Paul Crosby, a Louth man charged with attempting to murder Gerard Boyle, 22, on 10 November 2016. Crosby allegedly stabbed Boyle 28 times and then locked him in a car boot that was pushed into a canal. He is also accused of a second attempted murder on the same day at Boyne Canal, Drogheda. Boyle pleaded not guilty to all charges. Both sides delivered closing speeches last Thursday; the jury had deliberated for almost three hours and 24 minutes before being sent home.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in attempted murder trial. Charges or matters: all charges. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 10th November Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-02-05 Publication
Why: However, the prosecution said that the accused had a strong motive, citing a previous row. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: all charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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