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Closing speeches in trial of Dublin man accused of murder
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, a 23‑year‑old Dublin man, David Brannock, faces five charges: murder of Jason Flannery, serious harm to his brother‑in‑law John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Flannery's daughter Jade Byrne, son Anthony Byrne, and mother Claire Byrne. Brannock pleaded not guilty to all offences on 13 September 2012. The prosecution argued that Brannock returned to the Byrne/Flannery home after being expelled, luring family members to St Joseph's Way where he allegedly assaulted them, citing a knife handle found at the scene. The defence claimed self‑defence, noting that the family pursued Brannock with a crutch and that the evidence of the knife handle was unclear. The jury was instructed to acquit Brannock of murder and convict him of manslaughter by reason of self‑defence, while the trial continued for the other charges.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Closing speeches in trial of Dublin man accused of murder. Charges or matters: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to his brother in law, John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to his (Mr Flannery's) daughter, Jade Byrne; son, Anthony Byrne, and their mother, Claire Byrne; all five offences in the early hours of September 13th, 2012 at St Joseph's Way, Poppintree, Ballymun. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 13th, 2012 Incident
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-11-10 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Jason Flannery, causing serious harm to his brother in law, John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to his (Mr Flannery's) daughter, Jade Byrne; son, Anthony Byrne, and their mother, Claire Byrne; all five offences in the early hours of September 13th, 2012 at St Joseph's Way, Poppintree, Ballymun (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- St Joseph's Way
- Ballymun
- St Joseph's Way
- Ballymun. The Central Criminal Court
- St Joseph's Way
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