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Teen admits killing Italian man
Summary
A 19‑year‑old, Alexander Whelan, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of 56‑year‑old Bruno Rolandi in a domestic incident at Green Road, Ballymoran, Edenderry, Offaly, on 19 November 2017. Whelan, who lived on Green Road, Lumville, Edenderry, was charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court. The prosecution accepted the plea. Defence counsel noted Whelan was 18 at the time of the incident. Judge Michael White ordered a probation report and remanded him on continuing bail until 3 February 2020 for sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen admits killing Italian man. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 19, 2017 Incident
- February 3 2020 Adjournment
- 2019-11-18 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Michael White directed a probation report and remanded Whelan on continuing bail until February 3 2020, when his sentence hearing will take place.; Mr Justice Michael White directed a probation report and remanded Whelan on continuing bail until February 3 2020, when his sentence hearing will take place.
Places mentioned
- Green Road
- Green Road
- Edenderry
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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