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Woman describes moment partner was stabbed by his lifelong friend in their home

Date
2018-10-09

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In a Dublin trial, a woman named Aisling Kenny recounted the moment her partner's lifelong friend, Paul Keating, stabbed Mark Richardson in the chest with a kitchen knife. The incident occurred in their kitchen on Harmonstown Road, Artane, after a scuffle over a can of drink that Richardson's father had given him. Kenny described the men's drinking session, the brief quarrel, and the sudden stabbing. Richardson's son, Dean Connors, testified that a 30‑second scuffle over the can had escalated, leading to Richardson's upset and a brief exit to the back garden. Kim Valentine, Richardson's partner, also gave evidence, noting a quick confrontation and the stabbing that followed. The case is being heard by Central Criminal Court, with the trial continuing tomorrow before Mr Justice Robert Eagar and a jury of twelve. Paul Keating pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman describes moment partner was stabbed by his lifelong friend in their home. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 47-year-old Mark Richardson on 16th March, 2017. Procedural stage: trial

When:

16th March Hearing Or Sentence
2018-10-09 Publication

Why: She explained that her partner's lifelong friend, Mr Keating, lived a few doors away and that he often visited their home, where he would drink with the deceased. CNI source report