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Attmepted murder trial continues in legal argument
Summary
Tadhg Costello, 18, of Richmond Hill, Monkstown, is on trial for the attempted murder of Josh Leahy, 18, at Johnson's Court on 31 May 2012. He has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, assault causing harm, and unlawful possession of a knife. Judge Paul Butler informed the jury that the court had been dealing with the matter in their absence and instructed them to return tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attmepted murder trial continues in legal argument. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Josh Leahy (18) at Johnson's Court in Dublin city on May 31, 2012; assault causing harm to Mr Leahy and unlawful possession of a knife on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 31, 2012 Incident
- 2013-11-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the attempted murder of Josh Leahy (18) at Johnson's Court in Dublin city on May 31, 2012; assault causing harm to Mr Leahy and unlawful possession of a knife on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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