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Father-of-one to be sentenced for killing man and harming others

Summary

David Brannock, a 24‑year‑old father of one, was convicted of manslaughter for killing Jason 'Jasper' Flannery and of causing serious harm to Flannery's brother‑in‑law John O'Neill and assault causing harm to Flannery's daughter Jade Byrne and son Anthony Byrne. He was cleared of assault causing harm to the mother, Claire Byrne. The trial found that Brannock attacked the family with an ornamental knife after an argument over Jade Byrne's Junior Cert results. He stabbed Flannery in the neck, causing death, and inflicted wounds on O'Neill, Byrne and Anthony. Brannock pleaded not guilty to all five offences. Sentencing was adjourned to 11 December, with the court to consider victim impact reports and a letter from the mother of Brannock's child. The case remains at the sentencing stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father-of-one to be sentenced for killing man and harming others. Charges or matters: manslaughter; causing serious harm; assault causing harm. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• September 13th, 2012 Incident
• December 11th Adjournment
• 2014-12-02 Publication

Why: Anthony Byrne explained that he received nine stitches for his head wound. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report