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Accused admits inflicting chop wounds on Neil Reilly

Summary

During a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Jason Bradley, aged 20, admitted that he inflicted chop wounds on the head, body and arms of Neil Reilly, 36, who died at Esker Glebe in Lucan on 18 January 2017. Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis had previously explained that the chop injuries caused lacerations to Reilly's brain and severe damage to his back, shoulder and arms. Bradley's defence counsel, Michael Bowman SC, acknowledged Bradley's responsibility for the chop injuries. The trial also involved Paul Bradley, 54, and his sons Dean, 24, and Ryan, 18, all of whom pleaded not guilty to the murder. The prosecution, represented by Paul Murray SC, argued that the Bradleys had a joint agreement to murder Reilly, citing motives such as debt for drugs and a prior break‑in. The case remains at the trial stage, with the judge, Paul Coffey, presiding.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Accused admits inflicting chop wounds on Neil Reilly. Charges or matters: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 18, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-07-05 Publication

Why: While counsel said motive is not required to prove guilt, in this case the motive is clear. CNI source report

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report