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Son viciously kicked and punched father to death, prosecution tells jury
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court murder trial, 48‑year‑old Mark Tims pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of his 74‑year‑old father, Anthony 'Tony' Tims. The prosecution, led by Michael Delaney SC, argued that on 13 July 2018, after a drunken argument on the father's birthday, Tims violently assaulted his father at their Rowlagh Green home. Tims allegedly punched his father, used a mug, kicked him in the head and trunk, and repeatedly struck him with a coat. The father was found on the kitchen floor in distress and later died at Tallaght Hospital after a post‑mortem revealed fractured ribs that caused lung collapse. Tims, who had been drinking heavily, remained in the area for nearly 24 hours before being found by Gardaí. He admitted assaulting his father in four Garda interviews, though details varied. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, continues with a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Son viciously kicked and punched father to death, prosecution tells jury. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Anthony 'Tony' Tims at the home they shared in Rowlagh Green on July 13, 2018; manslaughter and therefore accepts he is responsible for the unlawful killing of his father. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 13, 2018 Incident
- July 13 Other
- 2020-01-14 Publication
Why: Mr Delaney said the accused knew his father had died because he was in phone contact with family members. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Anthony 'Tony' Tims at the home they shared in Rowlagh Green on July 13, 2018; manslaughter and therefore accepts he is responsible for the unlawful killing of his father (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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