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Boy B told friend that co-accused had "set him up", Ana Kriegel trial hears

Date
2019-05-30

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Lucan

County
Dublin

Summary

During the Central Criminal Court hearing, a minor witness, referred to as Boy B, claimed that his co‑accused, Boy A, was attempting to set him up for the murder of 14‑year‑old Anastasia Kriegel. Boy B described seeing Boy A place Ana in a headlock and attempt to force her to the ground, while Ana fought back by punching and kicking Boy A's arms and legs. Another child witness recalled that Boy A was "agitated and fidgety" after Ana's disappearance, whereas Boy B appeared calm. Both accused boys, aged 14, have pleaded not guilty to the murder and to Boy A's additional charge of aggravated sexual assault. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul McDermott, continues with a jury of eight men and four women. The court heard five child witnesses in total.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Boy B told friend that co-accused had "set him up", Ana Kriegel trial hears. Charges or matters: that count also. Procedural stage: trial

When:

14th May Incident
May 14 Other
May 17 Other
2019-05-30 Publication

Why: The witness, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, told prosecution counsel Brendan Grehan SC that Boy B described seeing Boy A getting Ana into a headlock and then onto the ground while Ana fought back by punching and kicking Boy A's arms and legs. Prosecution account reported by CNI