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Farmer beaten by burglary gang "for small sum of money", trial hears

Date
2018-05-30

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A Dublin man, Adam Marlowe, 23, is on trial for aggravated burglary and assault of an 81‑year‑old farmer, Malachy Turley, on 29 July 2016. Marlowe pleaded not guilty. Turley, who had retired from farming and allowed horses on his land for €100 a month, was living alone at his family home since 1986. He described how three men in homemade balaclavas entered his house, beat him with bats, a small blade and an imitation gun, and demanded money. Turley was pushed onto his bed, beaten, and left unconscious for up to 30 minutes. He later found €50 missing from his wallet and two small bags of coins taken from his bookshelf. He received five stitches to his hand, bruising, and painkillers. The trial is before Judge Melanie Greally and a jury of eight men and four women.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Farmer beaten by burglary gang "for small sum of money", trial hears. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary and assaulting Malachy Turley causing him harm at Kettles Lane, Kinsealy, Dublin, on July 29, 2016; robbing €50 from the then 81-year-old complainant on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

July 29, 2016 Incident
July 29 Other
2018-05-30 Publication

Why: Ms Boyle explained that a witness statement can be read into the court record and taken as direct evidence when agreed by prosecution and defence. Prosecution account reported by CNI

Case subjects

Adam Marlowe

Applicant

Charges: aggravated burglary and assaulting Malachy Turley causing him harm at Kettles Lane, Kinsealy, Dublin, on July 29, 2016; robbing €50 from the then 81-year-old complainant on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty