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Dublin man denies murder
Summary
Anthony Walsh, 31, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of 54‑year‑old Dermot Byrne. Walsh, who has no fixed address, is charged with Byrne's murder on 16 July 2017 at North St, Swords, Co Dublin. He also pleaded guilty to stealing a bank card, keys and a lighter from Byrne on the same date and location. A jury of six men and six women will hear the murder trial tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man denies murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Dermot Byrne on July 16, 2017 at North St in Swords, Co Dublin; stealing a bank card, keys and a lighter from Mr Byrne on the same date and at the same location. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 16, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-10-10 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Dermot Byrne on July 16, 2017 at North St in Swords, Co Dublin; stealing a bank card, keys and a lighter from Mr Byrne on the same date and at the same location (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime
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