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Witness sobs as he tells murder trial of friend's fatal stabbing
Summary
In a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, 35‑year‑old Gary Watson is accused of killing 24‑year‑old Warren O'Connor on 16 January 2010. Watson, who lives on Millbrook Avenue, Kilbarrack, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. He also denies assaulting 34‑year‑old Philip Woodcock and using a knife to intimidate another person. Woodcock, an apprentice electrician and former soldier, gave evidence describing the events on the night of 15 January. He said he heard shouting and music from a neighbour's apartment, cut the building's power, and later met with friends who were allegedly waiting for him. Woodcock claimed that a man in a Russell Athletic hoodie struck him, and that he and his friends were attacked by men in a Honda Civic who tried to run him over. Woodcock testified that Warren O'Connor was stabbed, bleeding from the chest, and died after failing to respond to attempts to make him blink.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness sobs as he tells murder trial of friend's fatal stabbing. Charges or matters: murdering Mr O'Connor at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on January 16, 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 16, 2010 Other
- January 15 Other
- 2019-01-30 Publication
Why: Mr Woodcock went downstairs and took the fuse out in order to cut the power in the building so the noisy people would leave. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr O'Connor at Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on January 16, 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Millbrook Avenue
- Dublin
- Wall Road
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