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CCTV shows deceased giving finger to shop staff, murder trial hears
Summary
The Central Criminal Court trial of Martin Keenan, who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Wesley Mooney (33) at St Joseph's Park, Dunsink Lane, north Dublin on June 5, 2016, continued before Mr Justice Paul Butler and a jury. During cross-examination, the defence challenged the character of the deceased and the circumstances leading to the incident. Ciara Tynan, identified as the deceased's girlfriend, denied allegations that Mr Mooney was aggressive or that he moved towards the accused prior to being stabbed with garden shears. However, she acknowledged that CCTV footage played in court showed Mr Mooney raising his middle finger at staff at a Tesco Express around 9.50pm, though she maintained this gesture did not constitute aggression. She also rejected the defence suggestion that the couple was committing a burglary in the accused's home. The prosecution and defence are presenting evidence regarding the events outside the accused's home in Finglas. No verdict has been reached, and the trial is ongoing, with proceedings scheduled to continue this afternoon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: CCTV shows deceased giving finger to shop staff, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Wesley Mooney (33) at St Joseph's Park, Dunsink Lane, north Dublin on June 5, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 5, 2016 Incident
- 2018-03-07 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Wesley Mooney (33) at St Joseph's Park, Dunsink Lane, north Dublin on June 5, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Cardiffsbridge Avenue
- St Joseph's Park
- Dunsink Lane
Topics
Burglary Stage Trial Violent Crime
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