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Responders tell of injuries sustained by Neil Reilly at alleged murder scene

Date
2018-06-05
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

When Gardaí and paramedics arrived at the alleged murder scene at Esker Glebe, Lucan, they found Neil Reilly, 36, lying face‑down on the kerb with multiple stab wounds and broken ribs. The Central Criminal Court heard that Reilly had been beaten to death after he fired shots at a house in Dublin. The paramedics attempted to revive him, puncturing his lung and inserting a tube in his throat, but he went into cardiac arrest en route to James Connolly Memorial Hospital. Garda Niall Glackin, one of the first responders, described Reilly's clothes torn and deep lacerations on his back, shoulder and arm, while Garda Conor Mallon and Garda Orlene Corrigan noted that Reilly's arm appeared almost severed. The trial, involving Paul Bradley, 54, and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24) and Ryan (18), continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury of twelve. The prosecution alleges the men are guilty of murder. The defence maintains their innocence. Paul Bradley pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Responders tell of injuries sustained by Neil Reilly at alleged murder scene. Charges or matters: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Paul Bradley

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Incident
Residence
Secondary Mention
Facility
  • James Connolly Memorial Hospital

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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