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Brother and sister describe the moment their father was killed in violent confrontation
Summary
In a trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 23‑year‑old Dublin man, David Brannock, pleaded not guilty to five offences, including the murder of Jason Flannery, the father of three, and serious harm to his siblings, mother and uncle. The alleged violent confrontation took place on 13 September 2012 at St Joseph's Way, Poppintree, Ballymun, after a Junior Cert celebration. Jade Byrne, aged 16, testified that she and her family were at a friend's house when Brannock arrived. An argument ensued, and Brannock was asked to leave. He allegedly returned, chased the family, and stabbed Flannery, who died on the scene. Brannock also stabbed Jade's brother, Anthony, and assaulted their mother, Claire, and uncle, John O'Neill, who sustained serious injuries. The prosecution argued that Brannock armed himself with a knife after being forced out of the house, while the defence suggested self‑defence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Brother and sister describe the moment their father was killed in violent confrontation. Charges or matters: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to John O'Neill and assault causing harm to Jade Byrne, Anthony Byrne and Claire Byrne on September 13th, 2012; all five offences and went on trial today at the Central Criminal Court. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 13th, 2012 Incident
- 2014-11-04 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to John O'Neill and assault causing harm to Jade Byrne, Anthony Byrne and Claire Byrne on September 13th, 2012; all five offences and went on trial today at the Central Criminal Court (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- St Joseph's Way
- Ballymun
- Central Criminal Court
- St Joseph's Way
- St Joseph's Way
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