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Accused boy told gardai he "hadn't a clue" what happened to Ana
Summary
The trial of two 14-year-old boys, referred to as Boy A and Boy B, charged with the murder of Anastasia Kriegel at Glenwood House in Lucan on 14 May last year, is ongoing before the Central Criminal Court. Both accused have pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Boy A additionally faces a charge of aggravated sexual assault involving serious violence, to which he also pleaded not guilty. Gardai testified that the boys provided conflicting accounts of their last meeting with the victim. Boy A alleged he declined Ana's romantic interest and was subsequently assaulted by two unidentified males, claiming injuries to his right hand and leg. Boy B stated he had 'no clue' what happened to her after she appeared upset following her interaction with Boy A. Detective Sergeant John O'Keefe noted discrepancies between the boys' statements, while Sergeant Aonghus Hussey described observing confusion and inconsistent movements during a re-enactment at St Catherine's Park. The court heard that Boy A used his left hand to initial his statement due to a right-hand injury. The matter was adjourned and is scheduled to continue on Friday morning before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Accused boy told gardai he "hadn't a clue" what happened to Ana. Charges or matters: that count. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 14th May Incident
- 2019-05-02 Publication
Why: The accused, who are both 14, cannot be named because they are minors. CNI source report
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Glenwood House
- Central Criminal Court
- Clonee Road
- St Catherine's Park
- both boys to Leixlip Garda Station
- Leixlip
Topics
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