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South Co Dublin teenager on trial for attempted murder changes plea to guilty

Date
2013-11-27

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin City

County
Dublin

Summary

During a Central Criminal Court hearing, 18‑year‑old Tadhg Costello of Richmond Hill, Monkstown, admitted guilt for the attempted murder of 17‑year‑old Josh Leahy, who was stabbed six times in the back after leaving a nightclub on May 30, 2012. Costello had previously pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder, assault causing harm, and unlawful possession of a knife. The jury heard Leahy's testimony of being attacked by a group, the presence of a knife, and the subsequent medical treatment at St. James's Hospital. Prosecutor Mr Paul Burns informed the court that the other two charges would be considered. Judge Paul Butler accepted the plea, remanded Costello on bail, and scheduled sentencing for March 7, ordering victim impact reports for that date. No objection was raised to Costello remaining on bail. The case remains at the trial stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: South Co Dublin teenager on trial for attempted murder changes plea to guilty. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Josh Leahy 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: sentence

When:

May 31, 2012 Incident
March 7 Adjournment
May 30 Incident
May 31 2012 Other
June 1, 2012 Other
June 2 Other
May 31 Other
2013-11-27 Publication

Case subjects

Tadhg Costello

Defendant

Charges: the attempted murder of Josh Leahy 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

Outcome: Mr Justice Butler remanded Costello on continuing bail and will sentence him on March 7 next.; Mr Justice Butler remanded Costello on continuing bail and will sentence him on March 7 next.