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Man goes on trial accused of trying to murder woman
Summary
A 35‑year‑old man named Robert Lawlor pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder charge. He is accused of trying to kill Fiona Mitchell on 26 May 2018 at Priorswood, Dublin. Lawlor denied the allegation. A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Michael White. He is scheduled to appear before Mr Justice Paul McDermott tomorrow morning, and the trial is expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of trying to murder woman. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Fiona Mitchell on May 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 26, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-11-11 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: attempting to murder Fiona Mitchell on May 26, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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